Color swatch image showing Saphire Blue (#1D1E33) with RGB(29,30,51) values

Saphire Blue (#1D1E33) Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about Saphire Blue (#1D1E33) including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

Saphire Blue (#1D1E33) Color Information

Saphire Blue (#1D1E33) RGB value is (29, 30, 51). The hex color red value is 29, green is 30, and blue is 51. Its HSL format shows a hue of 237°, saturation of 28 percent, and lightness of 16 percent. The CMYK process values are 43 percent, 41 percent, 0 percent, 80 percent.

Saphire Blue
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Saphire Blue (#1D1E33) Color Meaning

Saphire Blue (#1D1E33) signifies intellectual depth, reflective calm, and composed authority. This very dark, almost navy Saphire Blue (#1D1E33) mirrors twilight skies and contemplative waters. Psychologically, it supports concentration, disciplined thinking, and emotional steadiness, promoting measured analysis and strategic focus. Culturally, Saphire Blue (#1D1E33) appears in formal design, institutional branding, and classic textiles, representing dignity, trustworthiness, and sophistication. Spiritually, it channels introspection, wisdom, and deep mental clarity, fostering thoughtful awareness and inner composure. Its profound tone supports reflective and authoritative presence.

Color Conversion

Convert Saphire Blue (#1D1E33) across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#1D1E33
RGB
rgb(29, 30, 51)
HSL
hsl(237°, 28%, 16%)
CMYK
cmyk(43%, 41%, 0%, 80%)
HSV
hsv(237°, 43%, 20%)
XYZ
1.5685 1.4288 3.3251
Yxy
1.4288 0.2481 0.2260
Hunter Lab
11.9532 0.0234 -0.0623
CIE-Lab
12.1479 5.9703 -13.9832

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red29 / 255 (11%)
11%
Green30 / 255 (12%)
12%
Blue51 / 255 (20%)
20%

CMYK Values

Cyan43 / 100 (43%)
43%
Magenta41 / 100 (41%)
41%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)80 / 100 (80%)
80%

Color Variations

Saphire Blue (#1D1E33) harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

Saphire Blue (#1D1E33) harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test Saphire Blue (#1D1E33) for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

#FFFFFF
#1D1E33

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

16.33:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

16.33:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

16.33:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #1D1E33 appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

Saphire Blue (#1D1E33)

protanopia

#1d1d2e

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #1D1E33;

Text Color

color: #1D1E33;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #1D1E33;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #1D1E3340;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #1D1E33;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1D1E33 0%, #141524 100%);

Saphire Blue (#1D1E33) Color FAQs

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