#2f99ef color: Out of the Blue
#2f99ef is rgb(47, 153, 239) in RGB and oklch(66.518% 0.15828 247.978) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- Blue
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- Cool
- ≈ Azure
- sky-500
- Black 6%
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About #2f99ef
#2f99ef is a bright blue color. In OKLCH it has 66.5% lightness, 0.158 chroma and a hue of 248°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 3.03:1 contrast and black text 6.92:1, so black text reads better.
The closest named color is Out of the Blue (#1199ee). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is sky-500.
Lighter: #2f99ef mixed with white
Darker: #2f99ef mixed with black
Calmer: #2f99ef with less saturation
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Questions about #2f99ef
What color is #2f99ef?
#2f99ef is bright blue. The closest named color is Out of the Blue. In RGB it is rgb(47, 153, 239), in HSL hsl(206.88, 85.71%, 56.08%) and in OKLCH oklch(66.518% 0.15828 247.978).
What colors go well with #2f99ef?
The complementary color of #2f99ef is #d27d00. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #00a7cc and #7f87f3. The triadic partners are #e26481 and #77a527.
Is white or black text more readable on #2f99ef?
Black text reads better on #2f99ef: white gives a contrast ratio of 3.03:1 and black gives 6.92:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #2f99ef a warm or cool color?
#2f99ef is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 248 degrees, its lightness 66.5% and its chroma 0.158.