#256fbe color: Matt Blue
#256fbe is rgb(37, 111, 190) in RGB and oklch(53.81% 0.14277 253.359) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- Blue
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- ≈ Denim
- sky-700
- Black 25%
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About #256fbe
#256fbe is a bright blue color. In OKLCH it has 53.8% lightness, 0.143 chroma and a hue of 253°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 5.13:1 contrast and black text 4.1:1, so white text reads better.
The closest named color is Matt Blue (#2c6fbb). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is sky-700.
Lighter: #256fbe mixed with white
Darker: #256fbe mixed with black
Calmer: #256fbe with less saturation
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Questions about #256fbe
What color is #256fbe?
#256fbe is bright blue. The closest named color is Matt Blue. In RGB it is rgb(37, 111, 190), in HSL hsl(210.98, 67.4%, 44.51%) and in OKLCH oklch(53.81% 0.14277 253.359).
What colors go well with #256fbe?
The complementary color of #256fbe is #9b5f00. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #007ca1 and #655fbd. The triadic partners are #b14355 and #4a7f15.
Is white or black text more readable on #256fbe?
White text reads better on #256fbe: white gives a contrast ratio of 5.13:1 and black gives 4.1:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #256fbe a warm or cool color?
#256fbe is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 253 degrees, its lightness 53.8% and its chroma 0.143.