#56b5dd Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #56b5dd is composed of 33.7% red, 71% green and 86.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 61.1% cyan, 18.1% magenta, 0% yellow and 13.3% black. It has a hue angle of 197.8 degrees, a saturation of 66.5% and a lightness of 60.2%. #56b5dd color hex could be obtained by blending #acffff with #006bbb. Closest websafe color is: #66cccc.

    • R 34
    • G 71
    • B 87
    RGB color chart
    • C 61
    • M 18
    • Y 0
    • K 13
    CMYK color chart

#56b5dd color description : Soft blue.

#56b5dd Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #56b5dd has RGB values of R:86, G:181, B:221 and CMYK values of C:0.61, M:0.18, Y:0, K:0.13. Its decimal value is 5682653.

Hex triplet 56b5dd #56b5dd
RGB Decimal 86, 181, 221 rgb(86,181,221)
RGB Percent 33.7, 71, 86.7 rgb(33.7%,71%,86.7%)
CMYK 61, 18, 0, 13
HSL 197.8°, 66.5, 60.2 hsl(197.8,66.5%,60.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 197.8°, 61.1, 86.7
Web Safe 66cccc #66cccc
CIE-LAB 69.643, -16.282, -28.505
XYZ 33.409, 40.244, 74.41
xyY 0.226, 0.272, 40.244
CIE-LCH 69.643, 32.827, 240.264
CIE-LUV 69.643, -38.479, -42.845
Hunter-Lab 63.438, -17.011, -25.137
Binary 01010110, 10110101, 11011101

Color Schemes with #56b5dd

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Alternatives to #56b5dd

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#56b5dd Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #56b5dd

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Shades and Tints of #56b5dd

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, #02080b is the darkest color, while #f9fdfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #56b5dd

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #949c9f is the less saturated color, while #37c2fc is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #56b5dd 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
  • #9d9d9d Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #8fa2aa Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a3acd6 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #9face3 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #52bcca Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #87afd9 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #84afe1 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #53b9d1 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population