#59aaeb color: Cerulean
#59aaeb is rgb(89, 170, 235) in RGB and oklch(71.414% 0.12417 245.031) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- Sky blue
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- ≈ Sky blue
- blue-400
- Black 8%
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About #59aaeb
#59aaeb is a bright light sky blue color. In OKLCH it has 71.4% lightness, 0.124 chroma and a hue of 245°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 2.51:1 contrast and black text 8.37:1, so black text reads better.
The closest named color is Cerulean (#55aaee). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is blue-400.
Lighter: #59aaeb mixed with white
Darker: #59aaeb mixed with black
Calmer: #59aaeb with less saturation
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Questions about #59aaeb
What color is #59aaeb?
#59aaeb is bright light sky blue. The closest named color is Cerulean. In RGB it is rgb(89, 170, 235), in HSL hsl(206.71, 78.49%, 63.53%) and in OKLCH oklch(71.414% 0.12417 245.031).
What colors go well with #59aaeb?
The complementary color of #59aaeb is #d89146. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #10b6d3 and #8c9cf0. The triadic partners are #e38098 and #91b055.
Is white or black text more readable on #59aaeb?
Black text reads better on #59aaeb: white gives a contrast ratio of 2.51:1 and black gives 8.37:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #59aaeb a warm or cool color?
#59aaeb is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 245 degrees, its lightness 71.4% and its chroma 0.124.