#56A5B8
Blue
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About #56A5B8 Blue
#56A5B8 is a blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 86 red, 165 green, and 184 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 192°, saturation of 41%, and lightness of 53%.
This color has a medium lightness value, making it a balanced tone ideal for both text and UI elements. With moderate saturation, it appears balanced and versatile.
CSS Code
Use #56A5B8 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
192°
Hue
41%
Saturation
53%
Lightness
Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #56A5B8 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #56A5B8 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#56A5B8 on White
Contrast Ratio2.81:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Aa#56A5B8 on Black
Contrast Ratio7.47:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #56A5B8 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #56A5B8 |
| RGB | rgb(86, 165, 184) |
| HSL | hsl(192, 41%, 53%) |
| RGB Decimal | 86, 165, 184 |
| RGB Percent | 33.7%, 64.7%, 72.2% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 53%, 10%, 0%, 28% |
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