Sapphired Color – #5b82a6: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Sapphired color hex code is #5b82a6, and it is composed of 36% red, 51% green and 65% blue.
Sapphired is a dark, muted, and cool color at 45% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 4.05:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Sapphired color (#5b82a6) against dark backgrounds.

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Sapphired Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Sapphired, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #5b82a6 |
| RGB | rgb(91,130,166) |
| HSL | hsl(209,29.6%,50.4%) |
| CMYK | 45, 22, 0, 35 |
| HSV | 209, 45, 65 |
| RGB % | 36, 51, 65 |
| XYZ | 19.2, 20.9, 39.1 |
| LAB | 52.8, -3.3, -23.5 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 45% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 4.05 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 5.19 (passes WCAG AA) |









