#538cf1 color: Blue Elemental
#538cf1 is rgb(83, 140, 241) in RGB and oklch(64.994% 0.16276 260.951) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- Blue
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- Cool
- ≈ Azure
- indigo-400
- Black 5%
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
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About #538cf1
#538cf1 is a bright blue color. In OKLCH it has 65% lightness, 0.163 chroma and a hue of 261°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 3.29:1 contrast and black text 6.39:1, so black text reads better.
The closest named color is Blue Elemental (#5588ee). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is indigo-400.
Lighter: #538cf1 mixed with white
Darker: #538cf1 mixed with black
Calmer: #538cf1 with less saturation
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Questions about #538cf1
What color is #538cf1?
#538cf1 is bright blue. The closest named color is Blue Elemental. In RGB it is rgb(83, 140, 241), in HSL hsl(218.35, 84.95%, 63.53%) and in OKLCH oklch(64.994% 0.16276 260.951).
What colors go well with #538cf1?
The complementary color of #538cf1 is #be8200. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #009ddb and #9179e9. The triadic partners are #e15f63 and #4fa641.
Is white or black text more readable on #538cf1?
Black text reads better on #538cf1: white gives a contrast ratio of 3.29:1 and black gives 6.39:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #538cf1 a warm or cool color?
#538cf1 is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 261 degrees, its lightness 65% and its chroma 0.163.