#296bbb color: Matt Blue
#296bbb is rgb(41, 107, 187) in RGB and oklch(52.82% 0.14215 255.331) 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 27%
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
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About #296bbb
#296bbb is a bright blue color. In OKLCH it has 52.8% lightness, 0.142 chroma and a hue of 255°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 5.36:1 contrast and black text 3.91:1, so white text reads better.
The closest named color is Matt Blue (#2c6fbb). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is sky-700.
Lighter: #296bbb mixed with white
Darker: #296bbb mixed with black
Calmer: #296bbb with less saturation
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Questions about #296bbb
What color is #296bbb?
#296bbb is bright blue. The closest named color is Matt Blue. In RGB it is rgb(41, 107, 187), in HSL hsl(212.88, 64.04%, 44.71%) and in OKLCH oklch(52.82% 0.14215 255.331).
What colors go well with #296bbb?
The complementary color of #296bbb is #965d00. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #0078a0 and #655bb9. The triadic partners are #ae4150 and #437c18.
Is white or black text more readable on #296bbb?
White text reads better on #296bbb: white gives a contrast ratio of 5.36:1 and black gives 3.91:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #296bbb a warm or cool color?
#296bbb is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 255 degrees, its lightness 52.8% and its chroma 0.142.