#3998eb color: Out of the Blue
#3998eb is rgb(57, 152, 235) in RGB and oklch(66.316% 0.15161 248.795) 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 8%
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About #3998eb
#3998eb is a bright blue color. In OKLCH it has 66.3% lightness, 0.152 chroma and a hue of 249°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 3.06:1 contrast and black text 6.86:1, 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: #3998eb mixed with white
Darker: #3998eb mixed with black
Calmer: #3998eb with less saturation
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Questions about #3998eb
What color is #3998eb?
#3998eb is bright blue. The closest named color is Out of the Blue. In RGB it is rgb(57, 152, 235), in HSL hsl(207.98, 81.65%, 57.25%) and in OKLCH oklch(66.316% 0.15161 248.795).
What colors go well with #3998eb?
The complementary color of #3998eb is #ce7e00. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #00a6cd and #8087ee. The triadic partners are #de6680 and #76a431.
Is white or black text more readable on #3998eb?
Black text reads better on #3998eb: white gives a contrast ratio of 3.06:1 and black gives 6.86:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #3998eb a warm or cool color?
#3998eb is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 249 degrees, its lightness 66.3% and its chroma 0.152.