# #256bb2 color: Mid Blue

#256bb2 is rgb(37, 107, 178) in RGB and oklch(52.122% 0.1315 252.17) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.

Source: https://pickshade.com/color/256bb2

## Formats

| Format | Value |
| --- | --- |
| HEX | #256bb2 |
| RGB | rgb(37, 107, 178) |
| HSL | hsl(210.21, 65.58%, 42.16%) |
| HSB / HSV | hsv(210.21 79.21% 69.8%) |
| HWB | hwb(210.21 14.51% 30.2%) |
| CMYK | cmyk(79% 40% 0% 30%) |
| Lab | lab(43.73 -2.13 -44.74) |
| LCH | lch(43.73 44.79 267.28) |
| OKLab | oklab(52.122% -0.04026 -0.12518) |
| OKLCH | oklch(52.122% 0.1315 252.17) |
| Display P3 | color(display-p3 0.22467 0.41382 0.67729) |
| Rec. 2020 | color(rec2020 0.2521 0.35674 0.63827) |
| Adobe RGB | color(a98-rgb 0.2677 0.41823 0.6834) |
| ProPhoto RGB | color(prophoto-rgb 0.30922 0.33914 0.6035) |
| Linear sRGB | color(srgb-linear 0.0185 0.14703 0.4452) |
| XYZ D65 | color(xyz-d65 0.14055 0.14122 0.44106) |
| XYZ D50 | color(xyz-d50 0.12839 0.13651 0.33245) |
| SwiftUI | Color(red: 0.145, green: 0.42, blue: 0.698) |
| UIKit | UIColor(red: 0.145, green: 0.42, blue: 0.698, alpha: 1) |
| Flutter / Compose | Color(0xFF256BB2) |
| Android XML | #256BB2 |

## Facts

- Closest name: Mid Blue
- Hue family: Blue, bright blue
- Closest Tailwind class: sky-700
- Gamut: Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
- Contrast with white: 5.49:1
- Contrast with black: 3.82:1

## Tints

#256bb2, #3e7aba, #5489c3, #6997cb, #7ea6d3, #93b5db, #a9c3e2, #bed2ea, #d3e1f1, #e9f0f8

## Shades

#256bb2, #1f5c9a, #194e83, #133f6d, #0d3257, #082543, #04182f, #020d1d, #00040c, #000001

## Tones

#256bb2, #2f6bab, #386ca4, #406c9d, #476c96, #4d6c8e, #536b87, #596b80, #5f6b78, #646a71

## Harmonies

- Complementary: #256bb2, #965a00
- Split: #256bb2, #a54a23, #796a00
- Analogous: #256bb2, #007799, #5f5db2
- Triadic: #256bb2, #a74355, #4b781a
- Tetradic: #256bb2, #83509f, #965a00, #4b781a
- Square: #256bb2, #9a467e, #965a00, #008051
- Monochromatic: #256bb2, #002664, #00488c, #4b90da, #71b6ff

## Questions about #256bb2

### What color is #256bb2?

#256bb2 is bright blue. The closest named color is Mid Blue. In RGB it is rgb(37, 107, 178), in HSL hsl(210.21, 65.58%, 42.16%) and in OKLCH oklch(52.122% 0.1315 252.17).

### What colors go well with #256bb2?

The complementary color of #256bb2 is #965a00. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #007799 and #5f5db2. The triadic partners are #a74355 and #4b781a.

### Is white or black text more readable on #256bb2?

White text reads better on #256bb2: white gives a contrast ratio of 5.49:1 and black gives 3.82:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.

### Is #256bb2 a warm or cool color?

#256bb2 is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 252 degrees, its lightness 52.1% and its chroma 0.131.