#36b4cd color: Ocean Sigh
#36b4cd is rgb(54, 180, 205) in RGB and oklch(71.313% 0.11166 214.126) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- ≈ Mint
- cyan-500
- Black 20%
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About #36b4cd
#36b4cd is a bright light cyan color. In OKLCH it has 71.3% lightness, 0.112 chroma and a hue of 214°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 2.45:1 contrast and black text 8.57:1, so black text reads better.
The closest named color is Ocean Sigh (#34b5d5). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is cyan-500.
Lighter: #36b4cd mixed with white
Darker: #36b4cd mixed with black
Calmer: #36b4cd with less saturation
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Questions about #36b4cd
What color is #36b4cd?
#36b4cd is bright light cyan. The closest named color is Ocean Sigh. In RGB it is rgb(54, 180, 205), in HSL hsl(189.93, 60.16%, 50.78%) and in OKLCH oklch(71.313% 0.11166 214.126).
What colors go well with #36b4cd?
The complementary color of #36b4cd is #df8873. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #38b9aa and #61aae3. The triadic partners are #cd87bf and #b9a149.
Is white or black text more readable on #36b4cd?
Black text reads better on #36b4cd: white gives a contrast ratio of 2.45:1 and black gives 8.57:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #36b4cd a warm or cool color?
#36b4cd is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 214 degrees, its lightness 71.3% and its chroma 0.112.