#2b6cbd color: Matt Blue
#2b6cbd is rgb(43, 108, 189) in RGB and oklch(53.239% 0.14308 255.735) 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 #2b6cbd
#2b6cbd is a bright blue color. In OKLCH it has 53.2% lightness, 0.143 chroma and a hue of 256°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 5.27:1 contrast and black text 3.98:1, so white text reads better.
The closest named color is Matt Blue (#2c6fbb). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is sky-700.
Lighter: #2b6cbd mixed with white
Darker: #2b6cbd mixed with black
Calmer: #2b6cbd with less saturation
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Questions about #2b6cbd
What color is #2b6cbd?
#2b6cbd is bright blue. The closest named color is Matt Blue. In RGB it is rgb(43, 108, 189), in HSL hsl(213.29, 62.93%, 45.49%) and in OKLCH oklch(53.239% 0.14308 255.735).
What colors go well with #2b6cbd?
The complementary color of #2b6cbd is #975f00. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #0079a2 and #675cba. The triadic partners are #b04250 and #437e1a.
Is white or black text more readable on #2b6cbd?
White text reads better on #2b6cbd: white gives a contrast ratio of 5.27:1 and black gives 3.98:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #2b6cbd a warm or cool color?
#2b6cbd is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 256 degrees, its lightness 53.2% and its chroma 0.143.