#256ba7 color: In the Nick
#256ba7 is rgb(37, 107, 167) in RGB and oklch(51.444% 0.11734 248.433) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- Blue
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- Cool
- ≈ Cerulean
- sky-700
- Black 35%
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About #256ba7
#256ba7 is a bright blue color. In OKLCH it has 51.4% lightness, 0.117 chroma and a hue of 248°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 5.62:1 contrast and black text 3.74:1, so white text reads better.
The closest named color is In the Nick (#2b6daa). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is sky-700.
Lighter: #256ba7 mixed with white
Darker: #256ba7 mixed with black
Calmer: #256ba7 with less saturation
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Questions about #256ba7
What color is #256ba7?
#256ba7 is bright blue. The closest named color is In the Nick. In RGB it is rgb(37, 107, 167), in HSL hsl(207.69, 63.73%, 40%) and in OKLCH oklch(51.444% 0.11734 248.433).
What colors go well with #256ba7?
The complementary color of #256ba7 is #925800. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #007593 and #595ea9. The triadic partners are #9e475a and #53741f.
Is white or black text more readable on #256ba7?
White text reads better on #256ba7: white gives a contrast ratio of 5.62:1 and black gives 3.74:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #256ba7 a warm or cool color?
#256ba7 is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 248 degrees, its lightness 51.4% and its chroma 0.117.