#256bbe color: Matt Blue
#256bbe is rgb(37, 107, 190) in RGB and oklch(52.904% 0.14723 255.21) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- Blue
- Medium
- Vivid
- Cool
- ≈ Denim
- sky-700
- Black 25%
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
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About #256bbe
#256bbe is a bright blue color. In OKLCH it has 52.9% lightness, 0.147 chroma and a hue of 255°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 5.35:1 contrast and black text 3.93:1, so white text reads better.
The closest named color is Matt Blue (#2c6fbb). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is sky-700.
Lighter: #256bbe mixed with white
Darker: #256bbe mixed with black
Calmer: #256bbe with less saturation
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Questions about #256bbe
What color is #256bbe?
#256bbe is bright blue. The closest named color is Matt Blue. In RGB it is rgb(37, 107, 190), in HSL hsl(212.55, 67.4%, 44.51%) and in OKLCH oklch(52.904% 0.14723 255.21).
What colors go well with #256bbe?
The complementary color of #256bbe is #965e00. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #0078a0 and #655bbc. The triadic partners are #b03f4f and #427d11.
Is white or black text more readable on #256bbe?
White text reads better on #256bbe: white gives a contrast ratio of 5.35:1 and black gives 3.93:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #256bbe a warm or cool color?
#256bbe is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 255 degrees, its lightness 52.9% and its chroma 0.147.