#256bbd color: Matt Blue
#256bbd is rgb(37, 107, 189) in RGB and oklch(52.837% 0.14592 254.99) 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 26%
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
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About #256bbd
#256bbd is a bright blue color. In OKLCH it has 52.8% lightness, 0.146 chroma and a hue of 255°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 5.36:1 contrast and black text 3.92:1, so white text reads better.
The closest named color is Matt Blue (#2c6fbb). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is sky-700.
Lighter: #256bbd mixed with white
Darker: #256bbd mixed with black
Calmer: #256bbd with less saturation
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Questions about #256bbd
What color is #256bbd?
#256bbd is bright blue. The closest named color is Matt Blue. In RGB it is rgb(37, 107, 189), in HSL hsl(212.37, 67.26%, 44.31%) and in OKLCH oklch(52.837% 0.14592 254.99).
What colors go well with #256bbd?
The complementary color of #256bbd is #965d00. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #0078a0 and #655bbb. The triadic partners are #af3f4f and #437d12.
Is white or black text more readable on #256bbd?
White text reads better on #256bbd: white gives a contrast ratio of 5.36:1 and black gives 3.92:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #256bbd a warm or cool color?
#256bbd is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 255 degrees, its lightness 52.8% and its chroma 0.146.