#2a74ae color: Python Blue
#2a74ae is rgb(42, 116, 174) in RGB and oklch(54.143% 0.11588 246.14) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- Sky blue
- Medium
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- Cool
- ≈ Cerulean
- sky-700
- Black 32%
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
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About #2a74ae
#2a74ae is a bright sky blue color. In OKLCH it has 54.1% lightness, 0.116 chroma and a hue of 246°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 4.99:1 contrast and black text 4.21:1, so white text reads better.
The closest named color is Python Blue (#3776ab). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is sky-700.
Lighter: #2a74ae mixed with white
Darker: #2a74ae mixed with black
Calmer: #2a74ae with less saturation
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What color is #2a74ae?
#2a74ae is bright sky blue. The closest named color is Python Blue. In RGB it is rgb(42, 116, 174), in HSL hsl(206.36, 61.11%, 42.35%) and in OKLCH oklch(54.143% 0.11588 246.14).
What colors go well with #2a74ae?
The complementary color of #2a74ae is #9c5f0e. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #007e9a and #5e67b2. The triadic partners are #a64f64 and #5e7b26.
Is white or black text more readable on #2a74ae?
White text reads better on #2a74ae: white gives a contrast ratio of 4.99:1 and black gives 4.21:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #2a74ae a warm or cool color?
#2a74ae is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 246 degrees, its lightness 54.1% and its chroma 0.116.