#296cbb color: Matt Blue
#296cbb is rgb(41, 108, 187) in RGB and oklch(53.047% 0.14103 254.853) 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 #296cbb
#296cbb is a bright blue color. In OKLCH it has 53% lightness, 0.141 chroma and a hue of 255°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 5.31:1 contrast and black text 3.96:1, so white text reads better.
The closest named color is Matt Blue (#2c6fbb). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is sky-700.
Lighter: #296cbb mixed with white
Darker: #296cbb mixed with black
Calmer: #296cbb with less saturation
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Questions about #296cbb
What color is #296cbb?
#296cbb is bright blue. The closest named color is Matt Blue. In RGB it is rgb(41, 108, 187), in HSL hsl(212.47, 64.04%, 44.71%) and in OKLCH oklch(53.047% 0.14103 254.853).
What colors go well with #296cbb?
The complementary color of #296cbb is #975e00. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #0079a0 and #655cb9. The triadic partners are #ae4251 and #457d19.
Is white or black text more readable on #296cbb?
White text reads better on #296cbb: white gives a contrast ratio of 5.31:1 and black gives 3.96:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #296cbb a warm or cool color?
#296cbb is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 255 degrees, its lightness 53% and its chroma 0.141.