#429ec2 color: Norse Blue
#429ec2 is rgb(66, 158, 194) in RGB and oklch(65.91% 0.10113 227.262) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- Sky blue
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- ≈ Steel blue
- cyan-600
- Black 24%
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About #429ec2
#429ec2 is a bright sky blue color. In OKLCH it has 65.9% lightness, 0.101 chroma and a hue of 227°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 3.04:1 contrast and black text 6.9:1, so black text reads better.
The closest named color is Norse Blue (#3d9dc2). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is cyan-600.
Lighter: #429ec2 mixed with white
Darker: #429ec2 mixed with black
Calmer: #429ec2 with less saturation
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Questions about #429ec2
What color is #429ec2?
#429ec2 is bright sky blue. The closest named color is Norse Blue. In RGB it is rgb(66, 158, 194), in HSL hsl(196.88, 51.2%, 50.98%) and in OKLCH oklch(65.91% 0.10113 227.262).
What colors go well with #429ec2?
The complementary color of #429ec2 is #c57e5a. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #2da5a7 and #6a94cf. The triadic partners are #bf789e and #999648.
Is white or black text more readable on #429ec2?
Black text reads better on #429ec2: white gives a contrast ratio of 3.04:1 and black gives 6.9:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #429ec2 a warm or cool color?
#429ec2 is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 227 degrees, its lightness 65.9% and its chroma 0.101.