#256dbf color: Matt Blue
#256dbf is rgb(37, 109, 191) in RGB and oklch(53.422% 0.14629 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 25%
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About #256dbf
#256dbf is a bright blue color. In OKLCH it has 53.4% lightness, 0.146 chroma and a hue of 255°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 5.23:1 contrast and black text 4.02:1, so white text reads better.
The closest named color is Matt Blue (#2c6fbb). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is sky-700.
Lighter: #256dbf mixed with white
Darker: #256dbf mixed with black
Calmer: #256dbf with less saturation
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Questions about #256dbf
What color is #256dbf?
#256dbf is bright blue. The closest named color is Matt Blue. In RGB it is rgb(37, 109, 191), in HSL hsl(211.95, 67.54%, 44.71%) and in OKLCH oklch(53.422% 0.14629 254.533).
What colors go well with #256dbf?
The complementary color of #256dbf is #995e00. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #007aa1 and #665dbd. The triadic partners are #b14152 and #457e12.
Is white or black text more readable on #256dbf?
White text reads better on #256dbf: white gives a contrast ratio of 5.23:1 and black gives 4.02:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #256dbf a warm or cool color?
#256dbf is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 255 degrees, its lightness 53.4% and its chroma 0.146.