#2b6bad color: In the Nick
#2b6bad is rgb(43, 107, 173) in RGB and oklch(51.993% 0.12305 251.98) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- Blue
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- ≈ Denim
- sky-700
- Black 32%
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About #2b6bad
#2b6bad is a bright blue color. In OKLCH it has 52% lightness, 0.123 chroma and a hue of 252°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 5.51:1 contrast and black text 3.81:1, so white text reads better.
The closest named color is In the Nick (#2b6daa). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is sky-700.
Lighter: #2b6bad mixed with white
Darker: #2b6bad mixed with black
Calmer: #2b6bad with less saturation
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Questions about #2b6bad
What color is #2b6bad?
#2b6bad is bright blue. The closest named color is In the Nick. In RGB it is rgb(43, 107, 173), in HSL hsl(210.46, 60.19%, 42.35%) and in OKLCH oklch(51.993% 0.12305 251.98).
What colors go well with #2b6bad?
The complementary color of #2b6bad is #935a00. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #007699 and #5f5ead. The triadic partners are #a34656 and #4d7722.
Is white or black text more readable on #2b6bad?
White text reads better on #2b6bad: white gives a contrast ratio of 5.51:1 and black gives 3.81:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #2b6bad a warm or cool color?
#2b6bad is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 252 degrees, its lightness 52% and its chroma 0.123.