#256dad color: In the Nick
#256dad is rgb(37, 109, 173) in RGB and oklch(52.281% 0.12297 249.369) 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 32%
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About #256dad
#256dad is a bright blue color. In OKLCH it has 52.3% lightness, 0.123 chroma and a hue of 249°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 5.43:1 contrast and black text 3.87:1, so white text reads better.
The closest named color is In the Nick (#2b6daa). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is sky-700.
Lighter: #256dad mixed with white
Darker: #256dad mixed with black
Calmer: #256dad with less saturation
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Questions about #256dad
What color is #256dad?
#256dad is bright blue. The closest named color is In the Nick. In RGB it is rgb(37, 109, 173), in HSL hsl(208.24, 64.76%, 41.18%) and in OKLCH oklch(52.281% 0.12297 249.369).
What colors go well with #256dad?
The complementary color of #256dad is #965a00. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #007897 and #5c60af. The triadic partners are #a3475a and #53771e.
Is white or black text more readable on #256dad?
White text reads better on #256dad: white gives a contrast ratio of 5.43:1 and black gives 3.87:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #256dad a warm or cool color?
#256dad is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 249 degrees, its lightness 52.3% and its chroma 0.123.