#256fb7 color: Matt Blue
#256fb7 is rgb(37, 111, 183) in RGB and oklch(53.365% 0.13371 251.454) 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 #256fb7
#256fb7 is a bright blue color. In OKLCH it has 53.4% lightness, 0.134 chroma and a hue of 251°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 5.2:1 contrast and black text 4.04:1, so white text reads better.
The closest named color is Matt Blue (#2c6fbb). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is sky-700.
Lighter: #256fb7 mixed with white
Darker: #256fb7 mixed with black
Calmer: #256fb7 with less saturation
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Questions about #256fb7
What color is #256fb7?
#256fb7 is bright blue. The closest named color is Matt Blue. In RGB it is rgb(37, 111, 183), in HSL hsl(209.59, 66.36%, 43.14%) and in OKLCH oklch(53.365% 0.13371 251.454).
What colors go well with #256fb7?
The complementary color of #256fb7 is #9b5c00. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #007b9d and #6160b7. The triadic partners are #ab4659 and #4f7c1a.
Is white or black text more readable on #256fb7?
White text reads better on #256fb7: white gives a contrast ratio of 5.2:1 and black gives 4.04:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #256fb7 a warm or cool color?
#256fb7 is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 251 degrees, its lightness 53.4% and its chroma 0.134.