#688ce0 color: United Nations Blue
#688ce0 is rgb(104, 140, 224) in RGB and oklch(65.075% 0.1324 265.361) 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 12%
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About #688ce0
#688ce0 is a bright blue color. In OKLCH it has 65.1% lightness, 0.132 chroma and a hue of 265°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 3.27:1 contrast and black text 6.42:1, so black text reads better.
The closest named color is United Nations Blue (#5b92e5). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is indigo-400.
Lighter: #688ce0 mixed with white
Darker: #688ce0 mixed with black
Calmer: #688ce0 with less saturation
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Questions about #688ce0
What color is #688ce0?
#688ce0 is bright blue. The closest named color is United Nations Blue. In RGB it is rgb(104, 140, 224), in HSL hsl(222, 65.93%, 64.31%) and in OKLCH oklch(65.075% 0.1324 265.361).
What colors go well with #688ce0?
The complementary color of #688ce0 is #b48804. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #1b9bd4 and #967dd7. The triadic partners are #d46c65 and #55a45b.
Is white or black text more readable on #688ce0?
Black text reads better on #688ce0: white gives a contrast ratio of 3.27:1 and black gives 6.42:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #688ce0 a warm or cool color?
#688ce0 is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 265 degrees, its lightness 65.1% and its chroma 0.132.