#45b3db color: Epimetheus
#45b3db is rgb(69, 179, 219) in RGB and oklch(72.048% 0.11381 225.97) 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 #45b3db
#45b3db is a bright light sky blue color. In OKLCH it has 72% lightness, 0.114 chroma and a hue of 226°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 2.41:1 contrast and black text 8.72:1, so black text reads better.
The closest named color is Epimetheus (#4bb2d5). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is cyan-500.
Lighter: #45b3db mixed with white
Darker: #45b3db mixed with black
Calmer: #45b3db with less saturation
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Questions about #45b3db
What color is #45b3db?
#45b3db is bright light sky blue. The closest named color is Epimetheus. In RGB it is rgb(69, 179, 219), in HSL hsl(196, 67.57%, 56.47%) and in OKLCH oklch(72.048% 0.11381 225.97).
What colors go well with #45b3db?
The complementary color of #45b3db is #df8d66. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #2cbabc and #74a7eb. The triadic partners are #d887b4 and #aea94e.
Is white or black text more readable on #45b3db?
Black text reads better on #45b3db: white gives a contrast ratio of 2.41:1 and black gives 8.72:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #45b3db a warm or cool color?
#45b3db is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 226 degrees, its lightness 72% and its chroma 0.114.