#296cbc color: Matt Blue
#296cbc is rgb(41, 108, 188) in RGB and oklch(53.112% 0.14235 255.086) 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 #296cbc
#296cbc is a bright blue color. In OKLCH it has 53.1% lightness, 0.142 chroma and a hue of 255°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 5.3:1 contrast and black text 3.97:1, so white text reads better.
The closest named color is Matt Blue (#2c6fbb). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is sky-700.
Lighter: #296cbc mixed with white
Darker: #296cbc mixed with black
Calmer: #296cbc with less saturation
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Questions about #296cbc
What color is #296cbc?
#296cbc is bright blue. The closest named color is Matt Blue. In RGB it is rgb(41, 108, 188), in HSL hsl(212.65, 64.19%, 44.9%) and in OKLCH oklch(53.112% 0.14235 255.086).
What colors go well with #296cbc?
The complementary color of #296cbc is #975e00. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #0079a1 and #665cba. The triadic partners are #af4251 and #447d19.
Is white or black text more readable on #296cbc?
White text reads better on #296cbc: white gives a contrast ratio of 5.3:1 and black gives 3.97:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #296cbc a warm or cool color?
#296cbc is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 255 degrees, its lightness 53.1% and its chroma 0.142.