#5498eb color: United Nations Blue
#5498eb is rgb(84, 152, 235) in RGB and oklch(67.251% 0.14191 254.559) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- ≈ Azure
- blue-400
- Black 8%
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About #5498eb
#5498eb is a bright blue color. In OKLCH it has 67.3% lightness, 0.142 chroma and a hue of 255°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 2.97:1 contrast and black text 7.07:1, so black text reads better.
The closest named color is United Nations Blue (#5b92e5). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is blue-400.
Lighter: #5498eb mixed with white
Darker: #5498eb mixed with black
Calmer: #5498eb with less saturation
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Questions about #5498eb
What color is #5498eb?
#5498eb is bright blue. The closest named color is United Nations Blue. In RGB it is rgb(84, 152, 235), in HSL hsl(212.98, 79.06%, 62.55%) and in OKLCH oklch(67.251% 0.14191 254.559).
What colors go well with #5498eb?
The complementary color of #5498eb is #c88701. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #00a7d7 and #8d88e9. The triadic partners are #df6d7a and #6fa949.
Is white or black text more readable on #5498eb?
Black text reads better on #5498eb: white gives a contrast ratio of 2.97:1 and black gives 7.07:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #5498eb a warm or cool color?
#5498eb is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 255 degrees, its lightness 67.3% and its chroma 0.142.