#688cde color: United Nations Blue
#688cde is rgb(104, 140, 222) in RGB and oklch(64.966% 0.12965 265.064) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- Blue
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- ≈ Steel blue
- indigo-400
- Black 13%
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About #688cde
#688cde is a soft blue color. In OKLCH it has 65% lightness, 0.13 chroma and a hue of 265°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 3.28:1 contrast and black text 6.39:1, so black text reads better.
The closest named color is United Nations Blue (#5b92e5). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is indigo-400.
Lighter: #688cde mixed with white
Darker: #688cde mixed with black
Calmer: #688cde with less saturation
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Questions about #688cde
What color is #688cde?
#688cde is soft blue. The closest named color is United Nations Blue. In RGB it is rgb(104, 140, 222), in HSL hsl(221.69, 64.13%, 63.92%) and in OKLCH oklch(64.966% 0.12965 265.064).
What colors go well with #688cde?
The complementary color of #688cde is #b38810. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #209ad2 and #957dd5. The triadic partners are #d26c66 and #57a35b.
Is white or black text more readable on #688cde?
Black text reads better on #688cde: white gives a contrast ratio of 3.28:1 and black gives 6.39:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #688cde a warm or cool color?
#688cde is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 265 degrees, its lightness 65% and its chroma 0.13.