#256bb0 color: Mid Blue
#256bb0 is rgb(37, 107, 176) in RGB and oklch(51.996% 0.12889 251.567) 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%
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
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About #256bb0
#256bb0 is a bright blue color. In OKLCH it has 52% lightness, 0.129 chroma and a hue of 252°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 5.51:1 contrast and black text 3.81:1, so white text reads better.
The closest named color is Mid Blue (#276ab3). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is sky-700.
Lighter: #256bb0 mixed with white
Darker: #256bb0 mixed with black
Calmer: #256bb0 with less saturation
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Questions about #256bb0
What color is #256bb0?
#256bb0 is bright blue. The closest named color is Mid Blue. In RGB it is rgb(37, 107, 176), in HSL hsl(209.78, 65.26%, 41.76%) and in OKLCH oklch(51.996% 0.12889 251.567).
What colors go well with #256bb0?
The complementary color of #256bb0 is #965900. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #007698 and #5e5db0. The triadic partners are #a54456 and #4d771b.
Is white or black text more readable on #256bb0?
White text reads better on #256bb0: white gives a contrast ratio of 5.51:1 and black gives 3.81:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #256bb0 a warm or cool color?
#256bb0 is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 252 degrees, its lightness 52% and its chroma 0.129.