#56B5E1
Blue
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About #56B5E1 Blue
#56B5E1 is a blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 86 red, 181 green, and 225 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 199°, saturation of 70%, and lightness of 61%.
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 #56B5E1 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
199°
Hue
70%
Saturation
61%
Lightness
Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #56B5E1 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #56B5E1 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#56B5E1 on White
Contrast Ratio2.31:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Aa#56B5E1 on Black
Contrast Ratio9.09:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #56B5E1 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #56B5E1 |
| RGB | rgb(86, 181, 225) |
| HSL | hsl(199, 70%, 61%) |
| RGB Decimal | 86, 181, 225 |
| RGB Percent | 33.7%, 71.0%, 88.2% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 62%, 20%, 0%, 12% |
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