#296dbb color: Matt Blue
#296dbb is rgb(41, 109, 187) in RGB and oklch(53.274% 0.13992 254.365) 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 27%
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
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About #296dbb
#296dbb is a bright blue color. In OKLCH it has 53.3% lightness, 0.14 chroma and a hue of 254°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 5.25:1 contrast and black text 4:1, so white text reads better.
The closest named color is Matt Blue (#2c6fbb). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is sky-700.
Lighter: #296dbb mixed with white
Darker: #296dbb mixed with black
Calmer: #296dbb with less saturation
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Questions about #296dbb
What color is #296dbb?
#296dbb is bright blue. The closest named color is Matt Blue. In RGB it is rgb(41, 109, 187), in HSL hsl(212.05, 64.04%, 44.71%) and in OKLCH oklch(53.274% 0.13992 254.365).
What colors go well with #296dbb?
The complementary color of #296dbb is #985e00. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #007aa1 and #655eb9. The triadic partners are #ae4353 and #477d1a.
Is white or black text more readable on #296dbb?
White text reads better on #296dbb: white gives a contrast ratio of 5.25:1 and black gives 4:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #296dbb a warm or cool color?
#296dbb is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 254 degrees, its lightness 53.3% and its chroma 0.14.