#2970bb color: Matt Blue
#2970bb is rgb(41, 112, 187) in RGB and oklch(53.959% 0.13664 252.842) 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 #2970bb
#2970bb is a bright blue color. In OKLCH it has 54% lightness, 0.137 chroma and a hue of 253°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 5.09:1 contrast and black text 4.13:1, so white text reads better.
The closest named color is Matt Blue (#2c6fbb). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is sky-700.
Lighter: #2970bb mixed with white
Darker: #2970bb mixed with black
Calmer: #2970bb with less saturation
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Questions about #2970bb
What color is #2970bb?
#2970bb is bright blue. The closest named color is Matt Blue. In RGB it is rgb(41, 112, 187), in HSL hsl(210.82, 64.04%, 44.71%) and in OKLCH oklch(53.959% 0.13664 252.842).
What colors go well with #2970bb?
The complementary color of #2970bb is #9d5f00. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #007ca1 and #6561bb. The triadic partners are #af4758 and #4e7e1c.
Is white or black text more readable on #2970bb?
White text reads better on #2970bb: white gives a contrast ratio of 5.09:1 and black gives 4.13:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #2970bb a warm or cool color?
#2970bb is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 253 degrees, its lightness 54% and its chroma 0.137.