#688ddb color: Soft blue
#688ddb is rgb(104, 141, 219) in RGB and oklch(65.014% 0.12438 264.005) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- Blue
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- Soft
- Cool
- ≈ Steel blue
- indigo-400
- Black 14%
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
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About #688ddb
#688ddb is a soft blue color. In OKLCH it has 65% lightness, 0.124 chroma and a hue of 264°.
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: #688ddb mixed with white
Darker: #688ddb mixed with black
Calmer: #688ddb with less saturation
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Questions about #688ddb
What color is #688ddb?
#688ddb is soft blue. The closest named color is Soft blue. In RGB it is rgb(104, 141, 219), in HSL hsl(220.7, 61.5%, 63.33%) and in OKLCH oklch(65.014% 0.12438 264.005).
What colors go well with #688ddb?
The complementary color of #688ddb is #b3881f. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #289bcf and #947fd3. The triadic partners are #d06e69 and #5ca35c.
Is white or black text more readable on #688ddb?
Black text reads better on #688ddb: 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 #688ddb a warm or cool color?
#688ddb is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 264 degrees, its lightness 65% and its chroma 0.124.