#2999ec color: Out of the Blue
#2999ec is rgb(41, 153, 236) in RGB and oklch(66.222% 0.15625 246.415) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- Sky blue
- Medium
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- Cool
- ≈ Azure
- sky-500
- Black 7%
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
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About #2999ec
#2999ec is a bright sky blue color. In OKLCH it has 66.2% lightness, 0.156 chroma and a hue of 246°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 3.06:1 contrast and black text 6.86:1, 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: #2999ec mixed with white
Darker: #2999ec mixed with black
Calmer: #2999ec with less saturation
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Questions about #2999ec
What color is #2999ec?
#2999ec is bright sky blue. The closest named color is Out of the Blue. In RGB it is rgb(41, 153, 236), in HSL hsl(205.54, 83.69%, 54.31%) and in OKLCH oklch(66.222% 0.15625 246.415).
What colors go well with #2999ec?
The complementary color of #2999ec is #d17c00. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #00a6c9 and #7b87f1. The triadic partners are #df6483 and #7aa323.
Is white or black text more readable on #2999ec?
Black text reads better on #2999ec: white gives a contrast ratio of 3.06:1 and black gives 6.86:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #2999ec a warm or cool color?
#2999ec is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 246 degrees, its lightness 66.2% and its chroma 0.156.