#46b2dc color: Epimetheus
#46b2dc is rgb(70, 178, 220) in RGB and oklch(71.887% 0.11439 227.54) 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 #46b2dc
#46b2dc is a bright light sky blue color. In OKLCH it has 71.9% lightness, 0.114 chroma and a hue of 228°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 2.42:1 contrast and black text 8.66:1, so black text reads better.
The closest named color is Epimetheus (#4bb2d5). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is cyan-500.
Lighter: #46b2dc mixed with white
Darker: #46b2dc mixed with black
Calmer: #46b2dc with less saturation
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Questions about #46b2dc
What color is #46b2dc?
#46b2dc is bright light sky blue. The closest named color is Epimetheus. In RGB it is rgb(70, 178, 220), in HSL hsl(196.8, 68.18%, 56.86%) and in OKLCH oklch(71.887% 0.11439 227.54).
What colors go well with #46b2dc?
The complementary color of #46b2dc is #df8d63. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #29babd and #76a6eb. The triadic partners are #d986b1 and #aca94e.
Is white or black text more readable on #46b2dc?
Black text reads better on #46b2dc: white gives a contrast ratio of 2.42:1 and black gives 8.66:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #46b2dc a warm or cool color?
#46b2dc is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 228 degrees, its lightness 71.9% and its chroma 0.114.