#56BAE1
Blue
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RGB
HSL
About #56BAE1 Blue
#56BAE1 is a blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 86 red, 186 green, and 225 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 197°, 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 #56BAE1 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
197°
Hue
70%
Saturation
61%
Lightness
Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #56BAE1 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #56BAE1 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#56BAE1 on White
Contrast Ratio2.21:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Aa#56BAE1 on Black
Contrast Ratio9.51:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #56BAE1 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #56BAE1 |
| RGB | rgb(86, 186, 225) |
| HSL | hsl(197, 70%, 61%) |
| RGB Decimal | 86, 186, 225 |
| RGB Percent | 33.7%, 72.9%, 88.2% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 62%, 17%, 0%, 12% |
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