#2b6cbc color: Matt Blue
#2b6cbc is rgb(43, 108, 188) in RGB and oklch(53.174% 0.14175 255.511) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- ≈ Denim
- sky-700
- Black 26%
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
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About #2b6cbc
#2b6cbc is a bright blue color. In OKLCH it has 53.2% lightness, 0.142 chroma and a hue of 256°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 5.28:1 contrast and black text 3.97:1, so white text reads better.
The closest named color is Matt Blue (#2c6fbb). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is sky-700.
Lighter: #2b6cbc mixed with white
Darker: #2b6cbc mixed with black
Calmer: #2b6cbc with less saturation
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Questions about #2b6cbc
What color is #2b6cbc?
#2b6cbc is bright blue. The closest named color is Matt Blue. In RGB it is rgb(43, 108, 188), in HSL hsl(213.1, 62.77%, 45.29%) and in OKLCH oklch(53.174% 0.14175 255.511).
What colors go well with #2b6cbc?
The complementary color of #2b6cbc is #975e00. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #0079a2 and #675cba. The triadic partners are #af4250 and #447d1b.
Is white or black text more readable on #2b6cbc?
White text reads better on #2b6cbc: white gives a contrast ratio of 5.28:1 and black gives 3.97:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #2b6cbc a warm or cool color?
#2b6cbc is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 256 degrees, its lightness 53.2% and its chroma 0.142.