#256dbb color: Matt Blue
#256dbb is rgb(37, 109, 187) in RGB and oklch(53.16% 0.14106 253.577) 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 27%
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
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About #256dbb
#256dbb is a bright blue color. In OKLCH it has 53.2% lightness, 0.141 chroma and a hue of 254°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 5.27:1 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: #256dbb mixed with white
Darker: #256dbb mixed with black
Calmer: #256dbb with less saturation
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Questions about #256dbb
What color is #256dbb?
#256dbb is bright blue. The closest named color is Matt Blue. In RGB it is rgb(37, 109, 187), in HSL hsl(211.2, 66.96%, 43.92%) and in OKLCH oklch(53.16% 0.14106 253.577).
What colors go well with #256dbb?
The complementary color of #256dbb is #995d00. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #007a9f and #645dba. The triadic partners are #ae4254 and #487d15.
Is white or black text more readable on #256dbb?
White text reads better on #256dbb: white gives a contrast ratio of 5.27:1 and black gives 3.98:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #256dbb a warm or cool color?
#256dbb is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 254 degrees, its lightness 53.2% and its chroma 0.141.