#256dc0 color: Matt Blue
#256dc0 is rgb(37, 109, 192) in RGB and oklch(53.488% 0.1476 254.759) 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%
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
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About #256dc0
#256dc0 is a bright blue color. In OKLCH it has 53.5% lightness, 0.148 chroma and a hue of 255°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 5.21:1 contrast and black text 4.03:1, so white text reads better.
The closest named color is Matt Blue (#2c6fbb). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is sky-700.
Lighter: #256dc0 mixed with white
Darker: #256dc0 mixed with black
Calmer: #256dc0 with less saturation
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Questions about #256dc0
What color is #256dc0?
#256dc0 is bright blue. The closest named color is Matt Blue. In RGB it is rgb(37, 109, 192), in HSL hsl(212.13, 67.69%, 44.9%) and in OKLCH oklch(53.488% 0.1476 254.759).
What colors go well with #256dc0?
The complementary color of #256dc0 is #995f00. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #007aa2 and #665dbe. The triadic partners are #b24051 and #447f12.
Is white or black text more readable on #256dc0?
White text reads better on #256dc0: white gives a contrast ratio of 5.21:1 and black gives 4.03:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #256dc0 a warm or cool color?
#256dc0 is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 255 degrees, its lightness 53.5% and its chroma 0.148.