#5b8def color: Soft Blue
#5b8def is rgb(91, 141, 239) in RGB and oklch(65.454% 0.15621 262.502) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- ≈ Azure
- indigo-400
- Black 6%
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About #5b8def
#5b8def is a bright blue color. In OKLCH it has 65.5% lightness, 0.156 chroma and a hue of 263°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 3.23:1 contrast and black text 6.5:1, so black text reads better.
The closest named color is Soft Blue (#6488ea). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is indigo-400.
Lighter: #5b8def mixed with white
Darker: #5b8def mixed with black
Calmer: #5b8def with less saturation
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Questions about #5b8def
What color is #5b8def?
#5b8def is bright blue. The closest named color is Soft Blue. In RGB it is rgb(91, 141, 239), in HSL hsl(219.73, 82.22%, 64.71%) and in OKLCH oklch(65.454% 0.15621 262.502).
What colors go well with #5b8def?
The complementary color of #5b8def is #be8500. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #009edf and #957be6. The triadic partners are #e06363 and #4fa84a.
Is white or black text more readable on #5b8def?
Black text reads better on #5b8def: white gives a contrast ratio of 3.23:1 and black gives 6.5:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #5b8def a warm or cool color?
#5b8def is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 263 degrees, its lightness 65.5% and its chroma 0.156.