#296cab color: In the Nick
#296cab is rgb(41, 108, 171) in RGB and oklch(52.042% 0.12011 250.181) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- Blue
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- Cool
- ≈ Cerulean
- sky-700
- Black 33%
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About #296cab
#296cab is a bright blue color. In OKLCH it has 52% lightness, 0.12 chroma and a hue of 250°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 5.49:1 contrast and black text 3.83:1, so white text reads better.
The closest named color is In the Nick (#2b6daa). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is sky-700.
Lighter: #296cab mixed with white
Darker: #296cab mixed with black
Calmer: #296cab with less saturation
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Questions about #296cab
What color is #296cab?
#296cab is bright blue. The closest named color is In the Nick. In RGB it is rgb(41, 108, 171), in HSL hsl(209.08, 61.32%, 41.57%) and in OKLCH oklch(52.042% 0.12011 250.181).
What colors go well with #296cab?
The complementary color of #296cab is #945a00. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #007797 and #5d5fac. The triadic partners are #a14759 and #517622.
Is white or black text more readable on #296cab?
White text reads better on #296cab: white gives a contrast ratio of 5.49:1 and black gives 3.83:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #296cab a warm or cool color?
#296cab is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 250 degrees, its lightness 52% and its chroma 0.12.