#296bbc color: Matt Blue
#296bbc is rgb(41, 107, 188) in RGB and oklch(52.886% 0.14347 255.556) 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 26%
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
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About #296bbc
#296bbc is a bright blue color. In OKLCH it has 52.9% lightness, 0.143 chroma and a hue of 256°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 5.35:1 contrast and black text 3.92:1, so white text reads better.
The closest named color is Matt Blue (#2c6fbb). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is sky-700.
Lighter: #296bbc mixed with white
Darker: #296bbc mixed with black
Calmer: #296bbc with less saturation
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Questions about #296bbc
What color is #296bbc?
#296bbc is bright blue. The closest named color is Matt Blue. In RGB it is rgb(41, 107, 188), in HSL hsl(213.06, 64.19%, 44.9%) and in OKLCH oklch(52.886% 0.14347 255.556).
What colors go well with #296bbc?
The complementary color of #296bbc is #965e00. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #0078a1 and #665bba. The triadic partners are #ae414f and #427d18.
Is white or black text more readable on #296bbc?
White text reads better on #296bbc: white gives a contrast ratio of 5.35:1 and black gives 3.92:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #296bbc a warm or cool color?
#296bbc is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 256 degrees, its lightness 52.9% and its chroma 0.143.