#659bec color: Guilliman Blue
#659bec is rgb(101, 155, 236) in RGB and oklch(68.729% 0.1333 258.281) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- ≈ Steel blue
- blue-400
- Black 7%
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About #659bec
#659bec is a bright blue color. In OKLCH it has 68.7% lightness, 0.133 chroma and a hue of 258°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 2.82:1 contrast and black text 7.45:1, so black text reads better.
The closest named color is Guilliman Blue (#6495ed). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is blue-400.
Lighter: #659bec mixed with white
Darker: #659bec mixed with black
Calmer: #659bec with less saturation
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Questions about #659bec
What color is #659bec?
#659bec is bright blue. The closest named color is Guilliman Blue. In RGB it is rgb(101, 155, 236), in HSL hsl(216, 78.03%, 66.08%) and in OKLCH oklch(68.729% 0.1333 258.281).
What colors go well with #659bec?
The complementary color of #659bec is #c78f22. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #08a9db and #978ce8. The triadic partners are #e1767b and #6fae5a.
Is white or black text more readable on #659bec?
Black text reads better on #659bec: white gives a contrast ratio of 2.82:1 and black gives 7.45:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #659bec a warm or cool color?
#659bec is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 258 degrees, its lightness 68.7% and its chroma 0.133.