#2b81bc color: Mediterranean Blue
#2b81bc is rgb(43, 129, 188) in RGB and oklch(58.039% 0.12098 243.282) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- Sky blue
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- ≈ Steel blue
- sky-600
- Black 26%
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
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About #2b81bc
#2b81bc is a bright sky blue color. In OKLCH it has 58% lightness, 0.121 chroma and a hue of 243°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 4.23:1 contrast and black text 4.97:1, so white text reads better.
The closest named color is Mediterranean Blue (#1682b9). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is sky-600.
Lighter: #2b81bc mixed with white
Darker: #2b81bc mixed with black
Calmer: #2b81bc with less saturation
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Questions about #2b81bc
What color is #2b81bc?
#2b81bc is bright sky blue. The closest named color is Mediterranean Blue. In RGB it is rgb(43, 129, 188), in HSL hsl(204.41, 62.77%, 45.29%) and in OKLCH oklch(58.039% 0.12098 243.282).
What colors go well with #2b81bc?
The complementary color of #2b81bc is #ac681c. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #008ca5 and #6474c2. The triadic partners are #b45973 and #6d862a.
Is white or black text more readable on #2b81bc?
White text reads better on #2b81bc: white gives a contrast ratio of 4.23:1 and black gives 4.97:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #2b81bc a warm or cool color?
#2b81bc is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 243 degrees, its lightness 58% and its chroma 0.121.