#356ebc color: Matt Blue
#356ebc is rgb(53, 110, 188) in RGB and oklch(53.973% 0.13626 256.967) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- Blue
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- Cool
- ≈ Denim
- sky-700
- Black 26%
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
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About #356ebc
#356ebc is a bright blue color. In OKLCH it has 54% lightness, 0.136 chroma and a hue of 257°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 5.11:1 contrast and black text 4.11:1, so white text reads better.
The closest named color is Matt Blue (#2c6fbb). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is sky-700.
Lighter: #356ebc mixed with white
Darker: #356ebc mixed with black
Calmer: #356ebc with less saturation
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Questions about #356ebc
What color is #356ebc?
#356ebc is bright blue. The closest named color is Matt Blue. In RGB it is rgb(53, 110, 188), in HSL hsl(214.67, 56.02%, 47.25%) and in OKLCH oklch(53.973% 0.13626 256.967).
What colors go well with #356ebc?
The complementary color of #356ebc is #996200. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #007ba7 and #6b5fb9. The triadic partners are #af4751 and #458027.
Is white or black text more readable on #356ebc?
White text reads better on #356ebc: white gives a contrast ratio of 5.11:1 and black gives 4.11:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #356ebc a warm or cool color?
#356ebc is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 257 degrees, its lightness 54% and its chroma 0.136.