#6996ef color: Guilliman Blue
#6996ef is rgb(105, 150, 239) in RGB and oklch(68.043% 0.14105 262.879) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- Blue
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- Cool
- ≈ Azure
- blue-400
- Black 6%
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About #6996ef
#6996ef is a bright blue color. In OKLCH it has 68% lightness, 0.141 chroma and a hue of 263°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 2.91:1 contrast and black text 7.21:1, so black text reads better.
The closest named color is Guilliman Blue (#6495ed). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is blue-400.
Lighter: #6996ef mixed with white
Darker: #6996ef mixed with black
Calmer: #6996ef with less saturation
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Questions about #6996ef
What color is #6996ef?
#6996ef is bright blue. The closest named color is Guilliman Blue. In RGB it is rgb(105, 150, 239), in HSL hsl(219.85, 80.72%, 67.45%) and in OKLCH oklch(68.043% 0.14105 262.879).
What colors go well with #6996ef?
The complementary color of #6996ef is #c28f00. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #00a6e1 and #9c86e7. The triadic partners are #e2716f and #5fae5b.
Is white or black text more readable on #6996ef?
Black text reads better on #6996ef: white gives a contrast ratio of 2.91:1 and black gives 7.21:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #6996ef a warm or cool color?
#6996ef is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 263 degrees, its lightness 68% and its chroma 0.141.