#255e98 color: Lapis Lazuli Blue
#255e98 is rgb(37, 94, 152) in RGB and oklch(47.423% 0.11109 251.681) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- Blue
- Dark
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- Deep
- Cool
- ≈ Denim
- sky-800
- Black 40%
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About #255e98
#255e98 is a deep dark blue color. In OKLCH it has 47.4% lightness, 0.111 chroma and a hue of 252°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 6.7:1 contrast and black text 3.13:1, so white text reads better.
The closest named color is Lapis Lazuli Blue (#215f96). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is sky-800.
Lighter: #255e98 mixed with white
Darker: #255e98 mixed with black
Calmer: #255e98 with less saturation
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Questions about #255e98
What color is #255e98?
#255e98 is deep dark blue. The closest named color is Lapis Lazuli Blue. In RGB it is rgb(37, 94, 152), in HSL hsl(210.26, 60.85%, 37.06%) and in OKLCH oklch(47.423% 0.11109 251.681).
What colors go well with #255e98?
The complementary color of #255e98 is #824f00. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #006887 and #535298. The triadic partners are #8f3d4c and #44681d.
Is white or black text more readable on #255e98?
White text reads better on #255e98: white gives a contrast ratio of 6.7:1 and black gives 3.13:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #255e98 a warm or cool color?
#255e98 is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 252 degrees, its lightness 47.4% and its chroma 0.111.