#3b80bc color: Tufts Blue
#3b80bc is rgb(59, 128, 188) in RGB and oklch(58.31% 0.11576 247.587) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- ≈ Steel blue
- sky-600
- Black 26%
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
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About #3b80bc
#3b80bc is a bright blue color. In OKLCH it has 58.3% lightness, 0.116 chroma and a hue of 248°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 4.2:1 contrast and black text 5:1, so white text reads better.
The closest named color is Tufts Blue (#417dc1). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is sky-600.
Lighter: #3b80bc mixed with white
Darker: #3b80bc mixed with black
Calmer: #3b80bc with less saturation
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Questions about #3b80bc
What color is #3b80bc?
#3b80bc is bright blue. The closest named color is Tufts Blue. In RGB it is rgb(59, 128, 188), in HSL hsl(207.91, 52.23%, 48.43%) and in OKLCH oklch(58.31% 0.11576 247.587).
What colors go well with #3b80bc?
The complementary color of #3b80bc is #a86c1f. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #008ba8 and #6b73bf. The triadic partners are #b45b6f and #688836.
Is white or black text more readable on #3b80bc?
White text reads better on #3b80bc: white gives a contrast ratio of 4.2:1 and black gives 5:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #3b80bc a warm or cool color?
#3b80bc is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 248 degrees, its lightness 58.3% and its chroma 0.116.