#296bbd color: Matt Blue
#296bbd is rgb(41, 107, 189) in RGB and oklch(52.952% 0.1448 255.775) 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 26%
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
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About #296bbd
#296bbd is a bright blue color. In OKLCH it has 53% lightness, 0.145 chroma and a hue of 256°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 5.34:1 contrast and black text 3.93:1, so white text reads better.
The closest named color is Matt Blue (#2c6fbb). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is sky-700.
Lighter: #296bbd mixed with white
Darker: #296bbd mixed with black
Calmer: #296bbd with less saturation
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Questions about #296bbd
What color is #296bbd?
#296bbd is bright blue. The closest named color is Matt Blue. In RGB it is rgb(41, 107, 189), in HSL hsl(213.24, 64.35%, 45.1%) and in OKLCH oklch(52.952% 0.1448 255.775).
What colors go well with #296bbd?
The complementary color of #296bbd is #965e00. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #0078a1 and #665bba. The triadic partners are #af404f and #417d17.
Is white or black text more readable on #296bbd?
White text reads better on #296bbd: white gives a contrast ratio of 5.34:1 and black gives 3.93:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #296bbd a warm or cool color?
#296bbd is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 256 degrees, its lightness 53% and its chroma 0.145.