#2f4d99 color: Le Grand Bleu
#2f4d99 is rgb(47, 77, 153) in RGB and oklch(44.003% 0.1293 265.258) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- ≈ Cobalt
- sky-800
- Black 40%
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About #2f4d99
#2f4d99 is a soft dark blue color. In OKLCH it has 44% lightness, 0.129 chroma and a hue of 265°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 7.95:1 contrast and black text 2.64:1, so white text reads better.
The closest named color is Le Grand Bleu (#244e94). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is sky-800.
Lighter: #2f4d99 mixed with white
Darker: #2f4d99 mixed with black
Calmer: #2f4d99 with less saturation
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Questions about #2f4d99
What color is #2f4d99?
#2f4d99 is soft dark blue. The closest named color is Le Grand Bleu. In RGB it is rgb(47, 77, 153), in HSL hsl(223.02, 53%, 39.22%) and in OKLCH oklch(44.003% 0.1293 265.258).
What colors go well with #2f4d99?
The complementary color of #2f4d99 is #6e4c00. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #005a8a and #594091. The triadic partners are #8c2d2b and #0f641e.
Is white or black text more readable on #2f4d99?
White text reads better on #2f4d99: white gives a contrast ratio of 7.95:1 and black gives 2.64:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #2f4d99 a warm or cool color?
#2f4d99 is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 265 degrees, its lightness 44% and its chroma 0.129.