#3799eb color: Out of the Blue
#3799eb is rgb(55, 153, 235) in RGB and oklch(66.485% 0.1513 247.982) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- Blue
- Medium
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- Cool
- ≈ Azure
- sky-500
- Black 8%
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About #3799eb
#3799eb is a bright blue color. In OKLCH it has 66.5% lightness, 0.151 chroma and a hue of 248°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 3.04:1 contrast and black text 6.92:1, 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: #3799eb mixed with white
Darker: #3799eb mixed with black
Calmer: #3799eb with less saturation
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Questions about #3799eb
What color is #3799eb?
#3799eb is bright blue. The closest named color is Out of the Blue. In RGB it is rgb(55, 153, 235), in HSL hsl(207.33, 81.82%, 56.86%) and in OKLCH oklch(66.485% 0.1513 247.982).
What colors go well with #3799eb?
The complementary color of #3799eb is #cf7e00. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #00a7cc and #7f88ee. The triadic partners are #df6782 and #78a42f.
Is white or black text more readable on #3799eb?
Black text reads better on #3799eb: white gives a contrast ratio of 3.04:1 and black gives 6.92:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #3799eb a warm or cool color?
#3799eb is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 248 degrees, its lightness 66.5% and its chroma 0.151.