#56b8dc Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #56b8dc is composed of 33.7% red, 72.2% green and 86.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 60.9% cyan, 16.4% magenta, 0% yellow and 13.7% black. It has a hue angle of 196.1 degrees, a saturation of 65.7% and a lightness of 60%. #56b8dc color hex could be obtained by blending #acffff with #0071b9. Closest websafe color is: #66cccc.

    • R 34
    • G 72
    • B 86
    RGB color chart
    • C 61
    • M 16
    • Y 0
    • K 14
    CMYK color chart

#56b8dc color description : Soft blue.

#56b8dc Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #56b8dc has RGB values of R:86, G:184, B:220 and CMYK values of C:0.61, M:0.16, Y:0, K:0.14. Its decimal value is 5683420.

Hex triplet 56b8dc #56b8dc
RGB Decimal 86, 184, 220 rgb(86,184,220)
RGB Percent 33.7, 72.2, 86.3 rgb(33.7%,72.2%,86.3%)
CMYK 61, 16, 0, 14
HSL 196.1°, 65.7, 60 hsl(196.1,65.7%,60%)
HSV (or HSB) 196.1°, 60.9, 86.3
Web Safe 66cccc #66cccc
CIE-LAB 70.472, -18.161, -26.685
XYZ 33.893, 41.424, 73.916
xyY 0.227, 0.278, 41.424
CIE-LCH 70.472, 32.278, 235.762
CIE-LUV 70.472, -39.626, -39.607
Hunter-Lab 64.362, -18.634, -23.038
Binary 01010110, 10111000, 11011100

Color Schemes with #56b8dc

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Alternatives to #56b8dc

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#56b8dc Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #56b8dc

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #56b8dc

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, #02080a is the darkest color, while #f9fcfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #56b8dc

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #959b9d is the less saturated color, while #37c7fb is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #56b8dc 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
  • #90a4ab Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a7afd5 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #a3aee3 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #54becc Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #89b2d7 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #87b1e0 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #55bcd2 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population