#356bbd color: Matt Blue
#356bbd is rgb(53, 107, 189) in RGB and oklch(53.369% 0.14103 258.65) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- Blue
- Medium
- Soft
- Cool
- ≈ Denim
- sky-700
- Black 26%
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
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About #356bbd
#356bbd is a soft blue color. In OKLCH it has 53.4% lightness, 0.141 chroma and a hue of 259°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 5.26:1 contrast and black text 3.99:1, so white text reads better.
The closest named color is Matt Blue (#2c6fbb). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is sky-700.
Lighter: #356bbd mixed with white
Darker: #356bbd mixed with black
Calmer: #356bbd with less saturation
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Questions about #356bbd
What color is #356bbd?
#356bbd is soft blue. The closest named color is Matt Blue. In RGB it is rgb(53, 107, 189), in HSL hsl(216.18, 56.2%, 47.45%) and in OKLCH oklch(53.369% 0.14103 258.65).
What colors go well with #356bbd?
The complementary color of #356bbd is #956100. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #0079a7 and #6c5bb8. The triadic partners are #b0444c and #3d7f25.
Is white or black text more readable on #356bbd?
White text reads better on #356bbd: white gives a contrast ratio of 5.26:1 and black gives 3.99:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #356bbd a warm or cool color?
#356bbd is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 259 degrees, its lightness 53.4% and its chroma 0.141.