#286cbb color: Matt Blue
#286cbb is rgb(40, 108, 187) in RGB and oklch(53.017% 0.14132 254.646) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- Blue
- Medium
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- Cool
- ≈ Denim
- sky-700
- Black 27%
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
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About #286cbb
#286cbb is a bright blue color. In OKLCH it has 53% lightness, 0.141 chroma and a hue of 255°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 5.31:1 contrast and black text 3.95:1, so white text reads better.
The closest named color is Matt Blue (#2c6fbb). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is sky-700.
Lighter: #286cbb mixed with white
Darker: #286cbb mixed with black
Calmer: #286cbb with less saturation
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Questions about #286cbb
What color is #286cbb?
#286cbb is bright blue. The closest named color is Matt Blue. In RGB it is rgb(40, 108, 187), in HSL hsl(212.24, 64.76%, 44.51%) and in OKLCH oklch(53.017% 0.14132 254.646).
What colors go well with #286cbb?
The complementary color of #286cbb is #975e00. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #0079a0 and #655cb9. The triadic partners are #ae4251 and #457d18.
Is white or black text more readable on #286cbb?
White text reads better on #286cbb: white gives a contrast ratio of 5.31:1 and black gives 3.95:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #286cbb a warm or cool color?
#286cbb is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 255 degrees, its lightness 53% and its chroma 0.141.