#236cbd color: Matt Blue
#236cbd is rgb(35, 108, 189) in RGB and oklch(53.01% 0.14532 254.173) 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 #236cbd
#236cbd is a bright blue color. In OKLCH it has 53% lightness, 0.145 chroma and a hue of 254°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 5.31:1 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: #236cbd mixed with white
Darker: #236cbd mixed with black
Calmer: #236cbd with less saturation
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Questions about #236cbd
What color is #236cbd?
#236cbd is bright blue. The closest named color is Matt Blue. In RGB it is rgb(35, 108, 189), in HSL hsl(211.56, 68.75%, 43.92%) and in OKLCH oklch(53.01% 0.14532 254.173).
What colors go well with #236cbd?
The complementary color of #236cbd is #985d00. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #00799f and #645cbb. The triadic partners are #af4051 and #457d10.
Is white or black text more readable on #236cbd?
White text reads better on #236cbd: white gives a contrast ratio of 5.31:1 and black gives 3.95:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #236cbd a warm or cool color?
#236cbd is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 254 degrees, its lightness 53% and its chroma 0.145.