#557edd color: Bright blue
#557edd is rgb(85, 126, 221) in RGB and oklch(60.942% 0.15137 264.729) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- Blue
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- Cool
- ≈ Royal blue
- sky-600
- Black 13%
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
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About #557edd
#557edd is a bright blue color. In OKLCH it has 60.9% lightness, 0.151 chroma and a hue of 265°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 3.88:1 contrast and black text 5.41:1, so white text reads better.
The closest named color is Serenity’s Reign (#507bce). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is sky-600.
Lighter: #557edd mixed with white
Darker: #557edd mixed with black
Calmer: #557edd with less saturation
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Questions about #557edd
What color is #557edd?
#557edd is bright blue. The closest named color is Bright blue. In RGB it is rgb(85, 126, 221), in HSL hsl(221.91, 66.67%, 60%) and in OKLCH oklch(60.942% 0.15137 264.729).
What colors go well with #557edd?
The complementary color of #557edd is #aa7a00. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #008fcf and #8a6dd3. The triadic partners are #ce5853 and #3d9a44.
Is white or black text more readable on #557edd?
White text reads better on #557edd: white gives a contrast ratio of 3.88:1 and black gives 5.41:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #557edd a warm or cool color?
#557edd is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 265 degrees, its lightness 60.9% and its chroma 0.151.