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#256cb9

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HEX#256cb9
HEX8#256cb9ff
RGBrgb(37, 108, 185)
CMYK[0.8,0.42,0,0.27]
Name#256cb9
HCL[277.4,47.17,45.11]
oklab[0.53,-0.04,-0.13]
Num2452665
HSI[211.34,0.66,0.43]
lab[45.11,6.08,-46.78]
Lighten
#649fe0
Darken
#143a64
Saturate
#0f6bcf
Desaturate
#3b6da3
Greyscale
#6f6f6f
Brighten
#589fec

Color harmonies of #256cb9

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel. Learn more

Triad

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.
#256cb9
#b9256c
#6cb925

Tetrad

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel. They are very versatile, and work best with one dominant color.
#256cb9
#b925b6
#b97225
#25b928

Monochromatic

The monochromatic colors are those that have the same dye, but differ in hue, value and saturation. For example, paint samples have several different values ​​of the same color. Using two or more monochromatic colors will achieve an elegant and pleasant effect.
#256cb9
#2d85e3
#03090f
#0b2239
#143a64
#1c538e

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.
#256cb9
#25a7b9
#258ab9
#256cb9
#254eb9
#2531b9

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#256cb9
#9025b9
#a7b925

Variations

View this color variations of shades, tints, tones, hues and temperatures.

Tints

A tint is created by adding white to a base color, increasing its lightness. Tints are likely to look pastel and less intense.
#ffffff
#eff5fa
#e0eaf5
#d0e0f0
#c1d5eb
#b1cbe6
#a2c0e1
#92b6dc
#82abd7
#73a1d2
#6396cd
#548cc8
#4481c3
#3577be
#256cb9

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#03080d
#050f1a
#081728
#0b1f35
#0d2742
#102e4f
#13365d
#153e6a
#184577
#1a4d84
#1d5591
#205d9f
#2264ac
#256cb9

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #256cb9 colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

5.351 Good When I used to read fairy tales, I fancied that kind of thing never happened, and now here I am in the middle of one!
3.924 Poor When I used to read fairy tales, I fancied that kind of thing never happened, and now here I am in the middle of one!

Color Palettes #256cb9

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Use #256cb9 in CSS

#256cb9 as Background Color in CSS
<div style="background-color:#256cb9">Background Color</div>
#256cb9 as Text Color in CSS
<div style="color:#256cb9">Text Color</div>
#256cb9 as Border Color in CSS
<div style="border-color:#256cb9">Border Color</div>
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