#226cbf color: Matt Blue
#226cbf is rgb(34, 108, 191) in RGB and oklch(53.118% 0.14819 254.46) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- Blue
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- Cool
- ≈ Denim
- sky-700
- Black 25%
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About #226cbf
#226cbf is a bright blue color. In OKLCH it has 53.1% lightness, 0.148 chroma and a hue of 254°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 5.3:1 contrast and black text 3.97:1, so white text reads better.
The closest named color is Matt Blue (#2c6fbb). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is sky-700.
Lighter: #226cbf mixed with white
Darker: #226cbf mixed with black
Calmer: #226cbf with less saturation
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Questions about #226cbf
What color is #226cbf?
#226cbf is bright blue. The closest named color is Matt Blue. In RGB it is rgb(34, 108, 191), in HSL hsl(211.72, 69.78%, 44.12%) and in OKLCH oklch(53.118% 0.14819 254.46).
What colors go well with #226cbf?
The complementary color of #226cbf is #985e00. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #0079a0 and #655cbd. The triadic partners are #b13f51 and #447e0d.
Is white or black text more readable on #226cbf?
White text reads better on #226cbf: white gives a contrast ratio of 5.3:1 and black gives 3.97:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #226cbf a warm or cool color?
#226cbf is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 254 degrees, its lightness 53.1% and its chroma 0.148.