#236cbc color: Matt Blue
#236cbc is rgb(35, 108, 188) in RGB and oklch(52.944% 0.14401 253.937) 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 26%
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
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About #236cbc
#236cbc is a bright blue color. In OKLCH it has 52.9% lightness, 0.144 chroma and a hue of 254°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 5.33:1 contrast and black text 3.94:1, so white text reads better.
The closest named color is Matt Blue (#2c6fbb). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is sky-700.
Lighter: #236cbc mixed with white
Darker: #236cbc mixed with black
Calmer: #236cbc with less saturation
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Questions about #236cbc
What color is #236cbc?
#236cbc is bright blue. The closest named color is Matt Blue. In RGB it is rgb(35, 108, 188), in HSL hsl(211.37, 68.61%, 43.73%) and in OKLCH oklch(52.944% 0.14401 253.937).
What colors go well with #236cbc?
The complementary color of #236cbc is #985d00. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #00799f and #645cbb. The triadic partners are #af4052 and #467c11.
Is white or black text more readable on #236cbc?
White text reads better on #236cbc: white gives a contrast ratio of 5.33:1 and black gives 3.94:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #236cbc a warm or cool color?
#236cbc is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 254 degrees, its lightness 52.9% and its chroma 0.144.