#256bc0 color: Blue Streak
#256bc0 is rgb(37, 107, 192) in RGB and oklch(53.038% 0.14987 255.635) 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 25%
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
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About #256bc0
#256bc0 is a bright blue color. In OKLCH it has 53% lightness, 0.15 chroma and a hue of 256°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 5.33:1 contrast and black text 3.94:1, so white text reads better.
The closest named color is Blue Streak (#2266bb). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is sky-700.
Lighter: #256bc0 mixed with white
Darker: #256bc0 mixed with black
Calmer: #256bc0 with less saturation
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Questions about #256bc0
What color is #256bc0?
#256bc0 is bright blue. The closest named color is Blue Streak. In RGB it is rgb(37, 107, 192), in HSL hsl(212.9, 67.69%, 44.9%) and in OKLCH oklch(53.038% 0.14987 255.635).
What colors go well with #256bc0?
The complementary color of #256bc0 is #965e00. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #0079a1 and #665abd. The triadic partners are #b13e4e and #407e0f.
Is white or black text more readable on #256bc0?
White text reads better on #256bc0: white gives a contrast ratio of 5.33:1 and black gives 3.94:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #256bc0 a warm or cool color?
#256bc0 is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 256 degrees, its lightness 53% and its chroma 0.15.