#256cbc color: Matt Blue
#256cbc is rgb(37, 108, 188) in RGB and oklch(52.997% 0.14348 254.299) 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 #256cbc
#256cbc is a bright blue color. In OKLCH it has 53% lightness, 0.143 chroma and a hue of 254°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 5.32:1 contrast and black text 3.95:1, so white text reads better.
The closest named color is Matt Blue (#2c6fbb). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is sky-700.
Lighter: #256cbc mixed with white
Darker: #256cbc mixed with black
Calmer: #256cbc with less saturation
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Questions about #256cbc
What color is #256cbc?
#256cbc is bright blue. The closest named color is Matt Blue. In RGB it is rgb(37, 108, 188), in HSL hsl(211.79, 67.11%, 44.12%) and in OKLCH oklch(52.997% 0.14348 254.299).
What colors go well with #256cbc?
The complementary color of #256cbc is #975d00. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #0079a0 and #645cba. The triadic partners are #af4152 and #457d14.
Is white or black text more readable on #256cbc?
White text reads better on #256cbc: white gives a contrast ratio of 5.32:1 and black gives 3.95:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #256cbc a warm or cool color?
#256cbc is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 254 degrees, its lightness 53% and its chroma 0.143.