#3497ec color: Out of the Blue
#3497ec is rgb(52, 151, 236) in RGB and oklch(66.017% 0.15523 248.776) 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 7%
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About #3497ec
#3497ec is a bright blue color. In OKLCH it has 66% lightness, 0.155 chroma and a hue of 249°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 3.1:1 contrast and black text 6.78:1, 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: #3497ec mixed with white
Darker: #3497ec mixed with black
Calmer: #3497ec with less saturation
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Questions about #3497ec
What color is #3497ec?
#3497ec is bright blue. The closest named color is Out of the Blue. In RGB it is rgb(52, 151, 236), in HSL hsl(207.72, 82.88%, 56.47%) and in OKLCH oklch(66.017% 0.15523 248.776).
What colors go well with #3497ec?
The complementary color of #3497ec is #ce7d00. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #00a5cb and #7f85ef. The triadic partners are #df647f and #75a42b.
Is white or black text more readable on #3497ec?
Black text reads better on #3497ec: white gives a contrast ratio of 3.1:1 and black gives 6.78:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #3497ec a warm or cool color?
#3497ec is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 249 degrees, its lightness 66% and its chroma 0.155.