#256cbd color: Matt Blue
#256cbd is rgb(37, 108, 189) in RGB and oklch(53.063% 0.14479 254.533) 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 #256cbd
#256cbd is a bright blue color. In OKLCH it has 53.1% lightness, 0.145 chroma and a hue of 255°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 5.31:1 contrast and black text 3.96:1, so white text reads better.
The closest named color is Matt Blue (#2c6fbb). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is sky-700.
Lighter: #256cbd mixed with white
Darker: #256cbd mixed with black
Calmer: #256cbd with less saturation
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Questions about #256cbd
What color is #256cbd?
#256cbd is bright blue. The closest named color is Matt Blue. In RGB it is rgb(37, 108, 189), in HSL hsl(211.97, 67.26%, 44.31%) and in OKLCH oklch(53.063% 0.14479 254.533).
What colors go well with #256cbd?
The complementary color of #256cbd is #975e00. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #0079a0 and #655cbb. The triadic partners are #af4051 and #457d13.
Is white or black text more readable on #256cbd?
White text reads better on #256cbd: white gives a contrast ratio of 5.31:1 and black gives 3.96:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #256cbd a warm or cool color?
#256cbd is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 255 degrees, its lightness 53.1% and its chroma 0.145.