#256ec0 color: Matt Blue
#256ec0 is rgb(37, 110, 192) in RGB and oklch(53.714% 0.14648 254.307) 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 #256ec0
#256ec0 is a bright blue color. In OKLCH it has 53.7% lightness, 0.146 chroma and a hue of 254°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 5.16:1 contrast and black text 4.07:1, so white text reads better.
The closest named color is Matt Blue (#2c6fbb). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is sky-700.
Lighter: #256ec0 mixed with white
Darker: #256ec0 mixed with black
Calmer: #256ec0 with less saturation
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Questions about #256ec0
What color is #256ec0?
#256ec0 is bright blue. The closest named color is Matt Blue. In RGB it is rgb(37, 110, 192), in HSL hsl(211.74, 67.69%, 44.9%) and in OKLCH oklch(53.714% 0.14648 254.307).
What colors go well with #256ec0?
The complementary color of #256ec0 is #9a5f00. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #007ba2 and #665ebe. The triadic partners are #b24253 and #477f13.
Is white or black text more readable on #256ec0?
White text reads better on #256ec0: white gives a contrast ratio of 5.16:1 and black gives 4.07:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #256ec0 a warm or cool color?
#256ec0 is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 254 degrees, its lightness 53.7% and its chroma 0.146.