#3c99eb color: Out of the Blue
#3c99eb is rgb(60, 153, 235) in RGB and oklch(66.623% 0.14973 248.803) 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 #3c99eb
#3c99eb is a bright blue color. In OKLCH it has 66.6% lightness, 0.15 chroma and a hue of 249°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 3.02:1 contrast and black text 6.95:1, 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: #3c99eb mixed with white
Darker: #3c99eb mixed with black
Calmer: #3c99eb with less saturation
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Questions about #3c99eb
What color is #3c99eb?
#3c99eb is bright blue. The closest named color is Out of the Blue. In RGB it is rgb(60, 153, 235), in HSL hsl(208.11, 81.4%, 57.84%) and in OKLCH oklch(66.623% 0.14973 248.803).
What colors go well with #3c99eb?
The complementary color of #3c99eb is #ce8000. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #00a7ce and #8188ee. The triadic partners are #df6881 and #77a534.
Is white or black text more readable on #3c99eb?
Black text reads better on #3c99eb: white gives a contrast ratio of 3.02:1 and black gives 6.95:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #3c99eb a warm or cool color?
#3c99eb is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 249 degrees, its lightness 66.6% and its chroma 0.15.