#286cab color: In the Nick
#286cab is rgb(40, 108, 171) in RGB and oklch(52.011% 0.12045 249.947) 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 33%
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
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About #286cab
#286cab is a bright blue color. In OKLCH it has 52% lightness, 0.12 chroma and a hue of 250°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 5.49:1 contrast and black text 3.82:1, so white text reads better.
The closest named color is In the Nick (#2b6daa). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is sky-700.
Lighter: #286cab mixed with white
Darker: #286cab mixed with black
Calmer: #286cab with less saturation
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Questions about #286cab
What color is #286cab?
#286cab is bright blue. The closest named color is In the Nick. In RGB it is rgb(40, 108, 171), in HSL hsl(208.85, 62.09%, 41.37%) and in OKLCH oklch(52.011% 0.12045 249.947).
What colors go well with #286cab?
The complementary color of #286cab is #945a00. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #007796 and #5c5fac. The triadic partners are #a14759 and #517621.
Is white or black text more readable on #286cab?
White text reads better on #286cab: white gives a contrast ratio of 5.49:1 and black gives 3.82:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #286cab a warm or cool color?
#286cab is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 250 degrees, its lightness 52% and its chroma 0.12.