#879ecf color: Caribbean Sky
#879ecf is rgb(135, 158, 207) in RGB and oklch(69.986% 0.07688 264.974) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- Blue
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- Dusty
- Cool
- ≈ Dark gray
- slate-400
- Black 19%
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About #879ecf
#879ecf is a dusty blue color. In OKLCH it has 70% lightness, 0.077 chroma and a hue of 265°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 2.68:1 contrast and black text 7.82:1, so black text reads better.
The closest named color is Caribbean Sky (#819ecb). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is slate-400.
Lighter: #879ecf mixed with white
Darker: #879ecf mixed with black
Calmer: #879ecf with less saturation
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Questions about #879ecf
What color is #879ecf?
#879ecf is dusty blue. The closest named color is Caribbean Sky. In RGB it is rgb(135, 158, 207), in HSL hsl(220.83, 42.86%, 67.06%) and in OKLCH oklch(69.986% 0.07688 264.974).
What colors go well with #879ecf?
The complementary color of #879ecf is #b49b66. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #6ea6c8 and #a195ca. The triadic partners are #ca8c86 and #80ab81.
Is white or black text more readable on #879ecf?
Black text reads better on #879ecf: white gives a contrast ratio of 2.68:1 and black gives 7.82:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #879ecf a warm or cool color?
#879ecf is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 265 degrees, its lightness 70% and its chroma 0.077.