#2999ef color: Out of the Blue
#2999ef is rgb(41, 153, 239) in RGB and oklch(66.393% 0.15974 247.268) 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 6%
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About #2999ef
#2999ef is a bright blue color. In OKLCH it has 66.4% lightness, 0.16 chroma and a hue of 247°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 3.04:1 contrast and black text 6.9:1, 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: #2999ef mixed with white
Darker: #2999ef mixed with black
Calmer: #2999ef with less saturation
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Questions about #2999ef
What color is #2999ef?
#2999ef is bright blue. The closest named color is Out of the Blue. In RGB it is rgb(41, 153, 239), in HSL hsl(206.06, 86.09%, 54.9%) and in OKLCH oklch(66.393% 0.15974 247.268).
What colors go well with #2999ef?
The complementary color of #2999ef is #d27c00. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #00a7cb and #7d87f3. The triadic partners are #e26382 and #78a421.
Is white or black text more readable on #2999ef?
Black text reads better on #2999ef: white gives a contrast ratio of 3.04:1 and black gives 6.9:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #2999ef a warm or cool color?
#2999ef is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 247 degrees, its lightness 66.4% and its chroma 0.16.