#2996ec color: Out of the Blue
#2996ec is rgb(41, 150, 236) in RGB and oklch(65.546% 0.15903 247.808) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- Blue
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- Cool
- ≈ Azure
- sky-500
- Black 7%
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About #2996ec
#2996ec is a bright blue color. In OKLCH it has 65.5% lightness, 0.159 chroma and a hue of 248°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 3.15:1 contrast and black text 6.67:1, so black text reads better.
The closest named color is Out of the Blue (#1199ee). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is sky-500.
Lighter: #2996ec mixed with white
Darker: #2996ec mixed with black
Calmer: #2996ec with less saturation
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Questions about #2996ec
What color is #2996ec?
#2996ec is bright blue. The closest named color is Out of the Blue. In RGB it is rgb(41, 150, 236), in HSL hsl(206.46, 83.69%, 54.31%) and in OKLCH oklch(65.546% 0.15903 247.808).
What colors go well with #2996ec?
The complementary color of #2996ec is #cf7a00. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #00a4c8 and #7c84f0. The triadic partners are #df617f and #75a220.
Is white or black text more readable on #2996ec?
Black text reads better on #2996ec: white gives a contrast ratio of 3.15:1 and black gives 6.67:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #2996ec a warm or cool color?
#2996ec is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 248 degrees, its lightness 65.5% and its chroma 0.159.