#3c99ef color: Out of the Blue
#3c99ef is rgb(60, 153, 239) in RGB and oklch(66.848% 0.15453 249.899) 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 6%
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About #3c99ef
#3c99ef is a bright blue color. In OKLCH it has 66.8% lightness, 0.155 chroma and a hue of 250°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 3:1 contrast and black text 7:1, 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: #3c99ef mixed with white
Darker: #3c99ef mixed with black
Calmer: #3c99ef with less saturation
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Questions about #3c99ef
What color is #3c99ef?
#3c99ef is bright blue. The closest named color is Out of the Blue. In RGB it is rgb(60, 153, 239), in HSL hsl(208.83, 84.83%, 58.63%) and in OKLCH oklch(66.848% 0.15453 249.899).
What colors go well with #3c99ef?
The complementary color of #3c99ef is #d08000. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #00a7d1 and #8487f1. The triadic partners are #e2677f and #75a732.
Is white or black text more readable on #3c99ef?
Black text reads better on #3c99ef: white gives a contrast ratio of 3:1 and black gives 7:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #3c99ef a warm or cool color?
#3c99ef is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 250 degrees, its lightness 66.8% and its chroma 0.155.