#3799ec color: Out of the Blue
#3799ec is rgb(55, 153, 236) in RGB and oklch(66.541% 0.15249 248.269) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- Blue
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- Cool
- ≈ Azure
- sky-500
- Black 7%
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About #3799ec
#3799ec is a bright blue color. In OKLCH it has 66.5% lightness, 0.152 chroma and a hue of 248°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 3.03:1 contrast and black text 6.93:1, 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: #3799ec mixed with white
Darker: #3799ec mixed with black
Calmer: #3799ec with less saturation
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Questions about #3799ec
What color is #3799ec?
#3799ec is bright blue. The closest named color is Out of the Blue. In RGB it is rgb(55, 153, 236), in HSL hsl(207.51, 82.65%, 57.06%) and in OKLCH oklch(66.541% 0.15249 248.269).
What colors go well with #3799ec?
The complementary color of #3799ec is #cf7f00. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #00a7cd and #8087ef. The triadic partners are #df6781 and #78a52f.
Is white or black text more readable on #3799ec?
Black text reads better on #3799ec: white gives a contrast ratio of 3.03:1 and black gives 6.93:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #3799ec a warm or cool color?
#3799ec is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 248 degrees, its lightness 66.5% and its chroma 0.152.