Sapphire Depth color code: #082567
A rich gemstone navy with high blue saturation and a subtle violet edge.
Sapphire Depth · rgb(8, 37, 103)
Every format for Sapphire Depth
- HEX
- #082567
- RGB
- rgb(8, 37, 103)
- HSL
- hsl(222, 86%, 22%)
- HSV
- 222°, 92%, 40%
- CMYK
- 92%, 64%, 0%, 60%
- Lightness
- 22% · dark
Hue sits at 222°, which makes Sapphire Depth a true blue navy, with 86% saturation. In the Dark Navy family it reads as a dark option.
Text contrast on Sapphire Depth
Contrast ratios are calculated using the WCAG 2.1 relative luminance formula. Normal body text needs 4.5:1 and large text needs 3:1 to pass AA.
White text on Sapphire Depth
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.
14.28:1 — AAA for normal textBlack text on Sapphire Depth
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.
1.47:1 — below AA, decorative use onlySapphire Depth text on white
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.
14.28:1 — AAA for normal textAccessibility notes
- Pair Sapphire Depth with white text for the strongest reading experience: that combination gives 14.28:1.
- Used as a text colour on white, it clears the 3:1 bar for large headings.
- Never rely on Sapphire Depth alone to communicate state. Add an icon, label or underline so the meaning survives for colour-blind users and in greyscale printing.
- When placing text over a photograph tinted with Sapphire Depth, add a solid overlay first. Contrast measured against a flat colour does not hold over varying imagery.
Using Sapphire Depth in CSS and HTML
CSS example
:root {
--sapphire-depth: #082567;
}
.panel {
background-color: var(--sapphire-depth);
color: #FFFFFF;
border: 1px solid #082567;
}HTML example
<div style="background-color: #082567; color: #FFFFFF; padding: 1rem;">
Sapphire Depth #082567
</div>Common uses
- Page and section backgrounds in dark interfaces, where it holds white text cleanly.
- Dark Navy palettes for brand systems that need a dependable cool anchor.
- Print work where a deep blue is preferred to black, using the CMYK build 92%, 64%, 0%, 60%.
- Data visualisation, as one step in a lightness-based navy scale.
Design recommendations
- Build lighter and darker variants by changing only the lightness in
hsl(222, 86%, 22%). Keeping hue fixed is what makes a scale look intentional. - Give Sapphire Depth at least one warm counterweight. A cool palette with no warm accent tends to read as cold rather than calm.
- Saturation is high here, so use it in measured amounts. Large flat areas of a saturated navy can feel heavy on screen.
Complementary and matching colors
Each of these is derived from the hue, saturation and lightness of Sapphire Depth. Click a swatch to copy it.
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FAQs about Sapphire Depth
What is the Sapphire Depth color code?
The Sapphire Depth color code is #082567 in HEX, rgb(8, 37, 103) in RGB and hsl(222, 86%, 22%) in HSL.
What is the RGB value of Sapphire Depth?
Sapphire Depth is rgb(8, 37, 103), meaning 8 units of red, 37 of green and 103 of blue on the 0 to 255 scale.
What is the CMYK value of Sapphire Depth?
In CMYK, Sapphire Depth converts to approximately 92%, 64%, 0%, 60%. Printed output will look slightly less saturated than the screen preview because CMYK covers a narrower gamut.
Does white text work on Sapphire Depth?
White text on Sapphire Depth gives a contrast ratio of 14.28:1, which is AAA for normal text.
Does black text work on Sapphire Depth?
Black text on Sapphire Depth gives a contrast ratio of 1.47:1, which is below AA, decorative use only.
Which colors go with Sapphire Depth?
Its direct complement is #BE890E, and the warm accent #D6CD1F works well for calls to action. For a quieter scheme, pair it with the analogous blues listed above.
Is Sapphire Depth a light or dark navy?
At 22% lightness, Sapphire Depth is classed as a dark navy in this collection.