#296aa1 color: Blues
#296aa1 is rgb(41, 106, 161) in RGB and oklch(50.974% 0.1093 247.624) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- Blue
- Medium
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- Cool
- ≈ Cerulean
- sky-700
- Black 37%
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
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About #296aa1
#296aa1 is a bright blue color. In OKLCH it has 51% lightness, 0.109 chroma and a hue of 248°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 5.72:1 contrast and black text 3.67:1, so white text reads better.
The closest named color is Blues (#296a9d). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is sky-700.
Lighter: #296aa1 mixed with white
Darker: #296aa1 mixed with black
Calmer: #296aa1 with less saturation
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Questions about #296aa1
What color is #296aa1?
#296aa1 is bright blue. The closest named color is Blues. In RGB it is rgb(41, 106, 161), in HSL hsl(207.5, 59.41%, 39.61%) and in OKLCH oklch(50.974% 0.1093 247.624).
What colors go well with #296aa1?
The complementary color of #296aa1 is #8e5808. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #00748f and #585ea4. The triadic partners are #99485a and #547124.
Is white or black text more readable on #296aa1?
White text reads better on #296aa1: white gives a contrast ratio of 5.72:1 and black gives 3.67:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #296aa1 a warm or cool color?
#296aa1 is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 248 degrees, its lightness 51% and its chroma 0.109.