#40b3db color: Epimetheus
#40b3db is rgb(64, 179, 219) in RGB and oklch(71.909% 0.11602 225.293) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- Sky blue
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- ≈ Sky blue
- cyan-500
- Black 14%
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
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About #40b3db
#40b3db is a bright light sky blue color. In OKLCH it has 71.9% lightness, 0.116 chroma and a hue of 225°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 2.42:1 contrast and black text 8.69:1, so black text reads better.
The closest named color is Epimetheus (#4bb2d5). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is cyan-500.
Lighter: #40b3db mixed with white
Darker: #40b3db mixed with black
Calmer: #40b3db with less saturation
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Questions about #40b3db
What color is #40b3db?
#40b3db is bright light sky blue. The closest named color is Epimetheus. In RGB it is rgb(64, 179, 219), in HSL hsl(195.48, 68.28%, 55.49%) and in OKLCH oklch(71.909% 0.11602 225.293).
What colors go well with #40b3db?
The complementary color of #40b3db is #e08c65. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #25babb and #72a7ec. The triadic partners are #d886b5 and #afa84b.
Is white or black text more readable on #40b3db?
Black text reads better on #40b3db: white gives a contrast ratio of 2.42:1 and black gives 8.69:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #40b3db a warm or cool color?
#40b3db is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 225 degrees, its lightness 71.9% and its chroma 0.116.