#256eb8 color: Matt Blue
#256eb8 is rgb(37, 110, 184) in RGB and oklch(53.197% 0.13607 252.276) 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 28%
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About #256eb8
#256eb8 is a bright blue color. In OKLCH it has 53.2% lightness, 0.136 chroma and a hue of 252°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 5.25:1 contrast and black text 4:1, so white text reads better.
The closest named color is Matt Blue (#2c6fbb). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is sky-700.
Lighter: #256eb8 mixed with white
Darker: #256eb8 mixed with black
Calmer: #256eb8 with less saturation
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Questions about #256eb8
What color is #256eb8?
#256eb8 is bright blue. The closest named color is Matt Blue. In RGB it is rgb(37, 110, 184), in HSL hsl(210.2, 66.52%, 43.33%) and in OKLCH oklch(53.197% 0.13607 252.276).
What colors go well with #256eb8?
The complementary color of #256eb8 is #9a5c00. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #007a9e and #625fb8. The triadic partners are #ac4457 and #4d7c18.
Is white or black text more readable on #256eb8?
White text reads better on #256eb8: white gives a contrast ratio of 5.25:1 and black gives 4:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #256eb8 a warm or cool color?
#256eb8 is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 252 degrees, its lightness 53.2% and its chroma 0.136.