#688cdf color: United Nations Blue
#688cdf is rgb(104, 140, 223) in RGB and oklch(65.02% 0.13102 265.215) 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%
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
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About #688cdf
#688cdf is a bright blue color. In OKLCH it has 65% lightness, 0.131 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 6.41:1, so black text reads better.
The closest named color is United Nations Blue (#5b92e5). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is indigo-400.
Lighter: #688cdf mixed with white
Darker: #688cdf mixed with black
Calmer: #688cdf with less saturation
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Questions about #688cdf
What color is #688cdf?
#688cdf is bright blue. The closest named color is United Nations Blue. In RGB it is rgb(104, 140, 223), in HSL hsl(221.85, 65.03%, 64.12%) and in OKLCH oklch(65.02% 0.13102 265.215).
What colors go well with #688cdf?
The complementary color of #688cdf is #b3880b. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #1e9ad3 and #967dd6. The triadic partners are #d36c65 and #56a45b.
Is white or black text more readable on #688cdf?
Black text reads better on #688cdf: white gives a contrast ratio of 3.28:1 and black gives 6.41:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #688cdf a warm or cool color?
#688cdf is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 265 degrees, its lightness 65% and its chroma 0.131.