#256faf color: Planetarium
#256faf is rgb(37, 111, 175) in RGB and oklch(52.874% 0.12351 248.831) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- Blue
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- Cool
- ≈ Cerulean
- sky-700
- Black 31%
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About #256faf
#256faf is a bright blue color. In OKLCH it has 52.9% lightness, 0.124 chroma and a hue of 249°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 5.29:1 contrast and black text 3.97:1, so white text reads better.
The closest named color is Planetarium (#1c70ad). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is sky-700.
Lighter: #256faf mixed with white
Darker: #256faf mixed with black
Calmer: #256faf with less saturation
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Questions about #256faf
What color is #256faf?
#256faf is bright blue. The closest named color is Planetarium. In RGB it is rgb(37, 111, 175), in HSL hsl(207.83, 65.09%, 41.57%) and in OKLCH oklch(52.874% 0.12351 248.831).
What colors go well with #256faf?
The complementary color of #256faf is #985b00. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #007a98 and #5d62b1. The triadic partners are #a5495d and #55781e.
Is white or black text more readable on #256faf?
White text reads better on #256faf: white gives a contrast ratio of 5.29:1 and black gives 3.97:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #256faf a warm or cool color?
#256faf is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 249 degrees, its lightness 52.9% and its chroma 0.124.