#256baf color: Mid Blue
#256baf is rgb(37, 107, 175) in RGB and oklch(51.933% 0.1276 251.254) 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 31%
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About #256baf
#256baf is a bright blue color. In OKLCH it has 51.9% lightness, 0.128 chroma and a hue of 251°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 5.53:1 contrast and black text 3.8:1, so white text reads better.
The closest named color is Mid Blue (#276ab3). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is sky-700.
Lighter: #256baf mixed with white
Darker: #256baf mixed with black
Calmer: #256baf with less saturation
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Questions about #256baf
What color is #256baf?
#256baf is bright blue. The closest named color is Mid Blue. In RGB it is rgb(37, 107, 175), in HSL hsl(209.57, 65.09%, 41.57%) and in OKLCH oklch(51.933% 0.1276 251.254).
What colors go well with #256baf?
The complementary color of #256baf is #955900. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #007698 and #5e5db0. The triadic partners are #a44456 and #4d771b.
Is white or black text more readable on #256baf?
White text reads better on #256baf: white gives a contrast ratio of 5.53:1 and black gives 3.8:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #256baf a warm or cool color?
#256baf is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 251 degrees, its lightness 51.9% and its chroma 0.128.