#56B4E2
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About #56B4E2 Blue
#56B4E2 is a blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 86 red, 180 green, and 226 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 200°, saturation of 71%, and lightness of 61%.
This color has a medium lightness value, making it a balanced tone ideal for both text and UI elements. With high saturation, it appears vibrant and eye-catching.
CSS Code & Gradients
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Beautiful Gradients
Color Properties
200°
Hue
71%
Saturation
61%
Lightness
Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #56B4E2 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #56B4E2 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#56B4E2 on White
Contrast Ratio2.33:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Aa#56B4E2 on Black
Contrast Ratio9.02:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #56B4E2 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #56B4E2 |
| RGB | rgb(86, 180, 226) |
| HSL | hsl(200, 71%, 61%) |
| RGB Decimal | 86, 180, 226 |
| RGB Percent | 33.7%, 70.6%, 88.6% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 62%, 20%, 0%, 11% |
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