#236dbb color: Matt Blue
#236dbb is rgb(35, 109, 187) in RGB and oklch(53.107% 0.1416 253.214) 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 27%
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
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About #236dbb
#236dbb is a bright blue color. In OKLCH it has 53.1% lightness, 0.142 chroma and a hue of 253°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 5.28:1 contrast and black text 3.98:1, so white text reads better.
The closest named color is Matt Blue (#2c6fbb). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is sky-700.
Lighter: #236dbb mixed with white
Darker: #236dbb mixed with black
Calmer: #236dbb with less saturation
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Questions about #236dbb
What color is #236dbb?
#236dbb is bright blue. The closest named color is Matt Blue. In RGB it is rgb(35, 109, 187), in HSL hsl(210.79, 68.47%, 43.53%) and in OKLCH oklch(53.107% 0.1416 253.214).
What colors go well with #236dbb?
The complementary color of #236dbb is #995d00. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #007a9f and #635dba. The triadic partners are #ae4254 and #497c13.
Is white or black text more readable on #236dbb?
White text reads better on #236dbb: white gives a contrast ratio of 5.28:1 and black gives 3.98:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #236dbb a warm or cool color?
#236dbb is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 253 degrees, its lightness 53.1% and its chroma 0.142.