#226cbd color: Matt Blue
#226cbd is rgb(34, 108, 189) in RGB and oklch(52.985% 0.14557 254.001) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- Blue
- Medium
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- Cool
- ≈ Denim
- sky-700
- Black 26%
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
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About #226cbd
#226cbd is a bright blue color. In OKLCH it has 53% lightness, 0.146 chroma and a hue of 254°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 5.32:1 contrast and black text 3.95:1, so white text reads better.
The closest named color is Matt Blue (#2c6fbb). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is sky-700.
Lighter: #226cbd mixed with white
Darker: #226cbd mixed with black
Calmer: #226cbd with less saturation
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Questions about #226cbd
What color is #226cbd?
#226cbd is bright blue. The closest named color is Matt Blue. In RGB it is rgb(34, 108, 189), in HSL hsl(211.35, 69.51%, 43.73%) and in OKLCH oklch(52.985% 0.14557 254.001).
What colors go well with #226cbd?
The complementary color of #226cbd is #985d00. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #00799f and #645cbc. The triadic partners are #af4052 and #457d0f.
Is white or black text more readable on #226cbd?
White text reads better on #226cbd: white gives a contrast ratio of 5.32:1 and black gives 3.95:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #226cbd a warm or cool color?
#226cbd is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 254 degrees, its lightness 53% and its chroma 0.146.