#688ee2 color: United Nations Blue
#688ee2 is rgb(104, 142, 226) in RGB and oklch(65.603% 0.13283 264.597) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- ≈ Steel blue
- indigo-400
- Black 11%
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About #688ee2
#688ee2 is a bright blue color. In OKLCH it has 65.6% lightness, 0.133 chroma and a hue of 265°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 3.2:1 contrast and black text 6.56:1, so black text reads better.
The closest named color is United Nations Blue (#5b92e5). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is indigo-400.
Lighter: #688ee2 mixed with white
Darker: #688ee2 mixed with black
Calmer: #688ee2 with less saturation
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Questions about #688ee2
What color is #688ee2?
#688ee2 is bright blue. The closest named color is United Nations Blue. In RGB it is rgb(104, 142, 226), in HSL hsl(221.31, 67.78%, 64.71%) and in OKLCH oklch(65.603% 0.13283 264.597).
What colors go well with #688ee2?
The complementary color of #688ee2 is #b68908. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #1a9dd6 and #977fd9. The triadic partners are #d66d67 and #58a65b.
Is white or black text more readable on #688ee2?
Black text reads better on #688ee2: white gives a contrast ratio of 3.2:1 and black gives 6.56:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #688ee2 a warm or cool color?
#688ee2 is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 265 degrees, its lightness 65.6% and its chroma 0.133.