#538cf2 color: Blue Elemental
#538cf2 is rgb(83, 140, 242) in RGB and oklch(65.055% 0.16408 261.091) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- ≈ Azure
- indigo-400
- Black 5%
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About #538cf2
#538cf2 is a bright blue color. In OKLCH it has 65.1% lightness, 0.164 chroma and a hue of 261°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 3.28:1 contrast and black text 6.4:1, so black text reads better.
The closest named color is Blue Elemental (#5588ee). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is indigo-400.
Lighter: #538cf2 mixed with white
Darker: #538cf2 mixed with black
Calmer: #538cf2 with less saturation
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Questions about #538cf2
What color is #538cf2?
#538cf2 is bright blue. The closest named color is Blue Elemental. In RGB it is rgb(83, 140, 242), in HSL hsl(218.49, 85.95%, 63.73%) and in OKLCH oklch(65.055% 0.16408 261.091).
What colors go well with #538cf2?
The complementary color of #538cf2 is #be8300. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #009edc and #9279ea. The triadic partners are #e25e62 and #4ea740.
Is white or black text more readable on #538cf2?
Black text reads better on #538cf2: white gives a contrast ratio of 3.28:1 and black gives 6.4:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #538cf2 a warm or cool color?
#538cf2 is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 261 degrees, its lightness 65.1% and its chroma 0.164.