#256cab color: In the Nick
#256cab is rgb(37, 108, 171) in RGB and oklch(51.923% 0.12143 249.283) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- Blue
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- Cool
- ≈ Cerulean
- sky-700
- Black 33%
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
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About #256cab
#256cab is a bright blue color. In OKLCH it has 51.9% lightness, 0.121 chroma and a hue of 249°.
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 In the Nick (#2b6daa). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is sky-700.
Lighter: #256cab mixed with white
Darker: #256cab mixed with black
Calmer: #256cab with less saturation
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Questions about #256cab
What color is #256cab?
#256cab is bright blue. The closest named color is In the Nick. In RGB it is rgb(37, 108, 171), in HSL hsl(208.21, 64.42%, 40.78%) and in OKLCH oklch(51.923% 0.12143 249.283).
What colors go well with #256cab?
The complementary color of #256cab is #945900. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #007795 and #5b5fad. The triadic partners are #a1475a and #52761e.
Is white or black text more readable on #256cab?
White text reads better on #256cab: 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 #256cab a warm or cool color?
#256cab is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 249 degrees, its lightness 51.9% and its chroma 0.121.