#3b8def color: Seljuk Blue
#3b8def is rgb(59, 141, 239) in RGB and oklch(64.189% 0.16691 254.94) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- ≈ Azure
- blue-500
- Black 6%
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About #3b8def
#3b8def is a bright blue color. In OKLCH it has 64.2% lightness, 0.167 chroma and a hue of 255°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 3.36:1 contrast and black text 6.24:1, so white text reads better.
The closest named color is Seljuk Blue (#4488ee). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is blue-500.
Lighter: #3b8def mixed with white
Darker: #3b8def mixed with black
Calmer: #3b8def with less saturation
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Questions about #3b8def
What color is #3b8def?
#3b8def is bright blue. The closest named color is Seljuk Blue. In RGB it is rgb(59, 141, 239), in HSL hsl(212.67, 84.91%, 58.43%) and in OKLCH oklch(64.189% 0.16691 254.94).
What colors go well with #3b8def?
The complementary color of #3b8def is #c27b00. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #009dcd and #857aed. The triadic partners are #df596b and #5da229.
Is white or black text more readable on #3b8def?
White text reads better on #3b8def: white gives a contrast ratio of 3.36:1 and black gives 6.24:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #3b8def a warm or cool color?
#3b8def is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 255 degrees, its lightness 64.2% and its chroma 0.167.