#256cbf color: Matt Blue
#256cbf is rgb(37, 108, 191) in RGB and oklch(53.196% 0.14741 254.984) 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%
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About #256cbf
#256cbf is a bright blue color. In OKLCH it has 53.2% lightness, 0.147 chroma and a hue of 255°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 5.28:1 contrast and black text 3.98:1, so white text reads better.
The closest named color is Matt Blue (#2c6fbb). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is sky-700.
Lighter: #256cbf mixed with white
Darker: #256cbf mixed with black
Calmer: #256cbf with less saturation
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Questions about #256cbf
What color is #256cbf?
#256cbf is bright blue. The closest named color is Matt Blue. In RGB it is rgb(37, 108, 191), in HSL hsl(212.34, 67.54%, 44.71%) and in OKLCH oklch(53.196% 0.14741 254.984).
What colors go well with #256cbf?
The complementary color of #256cbf is #985e00. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #0079a1 and #665cbd. The triadic partners are #b14050 and #437e11.
Is white or black text more readable on #256cbf?
White text reads better on #256cbf: white gives a contrast ratio of 5.28:1 and black gives 3.98:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #256cbf a warm or cool color?
#256cbf is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 255 degrees, its lightness 53.2% and its chroma 0.147.