#56b5ef Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #56b5ef is composed of 33.7% red, 71% green and 93.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 64% cyan, 24.3% magenta, 0% yellow and 6.3% black. It has a hue angle of 202.7 degrees, a saturation of 82.7% and a lightness of 63.7%. #56b5ef color hex could be obtained by blending #acffff with #006bdf. Closest websafe color is: #66ccff.

    • R 34
    • G 71
    • B 94
    RGB color chart
    • C 64
    • M 24
    • Y 0
    • K 6
    CMYK color chart

#56b5ef color description : Soft blue.

#56b5ef Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #56b5ef has RGB values of R:86, G:181, B:239 and CMYK values of C:0.64, M:0.24, Y:0, K:0.06. Its decimal value is 5682671.

Hex triplet 56b5ef #56b5ef
RGB Decimal 86, 181, 239 rgb(86,181,239)
RGB Percent 33.7, 71, 93.7 rgb(33.7%,71%,93.7%)
CMYK 64, 24, 0, 6
HSL 202.7°, 82.7, 63.7 hsl(202.7,82.7%,63.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 202.7°, 64, 93.7
Web Safe 66ccff #66ccff
CIE-LAB 70.355, -10.663, -37.215
XYZ 35.938, 41.256, 87.726
xyY 0.218, 0.25, 41.256
CIE-LCH 70.355, 38.713, 254.012
CIE-LUV 70.355, -37.718, -58.396
Hunter-Lab 64.23, -12.53, -36.017
Binary 01010110, 10110101, 11101111

Color Schemes with #56b5ef

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Alternatives to #56b5ef

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#56b5ef Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #56b5ef

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Shades and Tints of #56b5ef

A shade is achieved by adding black to any pure hue, while a tint is created by mixing white to any pure color. In this example, #01070a is the darkest color, while #f7fcfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #56b5ef

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #9da4a8 is the less saturated color, while #48b8fd is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #56b5ef is perceived by people affected by a color vision deficiency. This can be useful if you need to ensure your color combinations are accessible to color-blind users.

Monochromacy
  • #9f9f9f Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #90a3af Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #9eaee8 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #94aef3 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #46bfcd Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #84b0ea Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #7eb1f2 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #4cbbd9 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population