#3498db color: Homeworld
#3498db is rgb(52, 152, 219) in RGB and oklch(65.309% 0.1347 242.687) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- Sky blue
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- ≈ Steel blue
- sky-500
- Black 14%
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About #3498db
#3498db is a bright sky blue color. In OKLCH it has 65.3% lightness, 0.135 chroma and a hue of 243°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 3.15:1 contrast and black text 6.66:1, so black text reads better.
The closest named color is Homeworld (#2299dd). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is sky-500.
Lighter: #3498db mixed with white
Darker: #3498db mixed with black
Calmer: #3498db with less saturation
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Questions about #3498db
What color is #3498db?
#3498db is bright sky blue. The closest named color is Homeworld. In RGB it is rgb(52, 152, 219), in HSL hsl(204.07, 69.87%, 53.14%) and in OKLCH oklch(65.309% 0.1347 242.687).
What colors go well with #3498db?
The complementary color of #3498db is #c97b26. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #00a4c0 and #7589e2. The triadic partners are #d26a89 and #819d33.
Is white or black text more readable on #3498db?
Black text reads better on #3498db: white gives a contrast ratio of 3.15:1 and black gives 6.66:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #3498db a warm or cool color?
#3498db is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 243 degrees, its lightness 65.3% and its chroma 0.135.