#488bec color: Seljuk Blue
#488bec is rgb(72, 139, 236) in RGB and oklch(64.024% 0.16108 257.852) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- Blue
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- Cool
- ≈ Azure
- blue-500
- Black 7%
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About #488bec
#488bec is a bright blue color. In OKLCH it has 64% lightness, 0.161 chroma and a hue of 258°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 3.4:1 contrast and black text 6.18:1, so white text reads better.
The closest named color is Seljuk Blue (#4488ee). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is blue-500.
Lighter: #488bec mixed with white
Darker: #488bec mixed with black
Calmer: #488bec with less saturation
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Questions about #488bec
What color is #488bec?
#488bec is bright blue. The closest named color is Seljuk Blue. In RGB it is rgb(72, 139, 236), in HSL hsl(215.49, 81.19%, 60.39%) and in OKLCH oklch(64.024% 0.16108 257.852).
What colors go well with #488bec?
The complementary color of #488bec is #be7d00. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #009bd1 and #8979e7. The triadic partners are #dc5c67 and #56a237.
Is white or black text more readable on #488bec?
White text reads better on #488bec: white gives a contrast ratio of 3.4:1 and black gives 6.18:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #488bec a warm or cool color?
#488bec is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 258 degrees, its lightness 64% and its chroma 0.161.