#56b9dd Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #56b9dd is composed of 33.7% red, 72.5% green and 86.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 61.1% cyan, 16.3% magenta, 0% yellow and 13.3% black. It has a hue angle of 196 degrees, a saturation of 66.5% and a lightness of 60.2%. #56b9dd color hex could be obtained by blending #acffff with #0073bb. Closest websafe color is: #66cccc.

    • R 34
    • G 73
    • B 87
    RGB color chart
    • C 61
    • M 16
    • Y 0
    • K 13
    CMYK color chart

#56b9dd color description : Soft blue.

#56b9dd Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #56b9dd has RGB values of R:86, G:185, B:221 and CMYK values of C:0.61, M:0.16, Y:0, K:0.13. Its decimal value is 5683677.

Hex triplet 56b9dd #56b9dd
RGB Decimal 86, 185, 221 rgb(86,185,221)
RGB Percent 33.7, 72.5, 86.7 rgb(33.7%,72.5%,86.7%)
CMYK 61, 16, 0, 13
HSL 196°, 66.5, 60.2 hsl(196,66.5%,60.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 196°, 61.1, 86.7
Web Safe 66cccc #66cccc
CIE-LAB 70.798, -18.379, -26.73
XYZ 34.234, 41.894, 74.685
xyY 0.227, 0.278, 41.894
CIE-LCH 70.798, 32.439, 235.489
CIE-LUV 70.798, -39.949, -39.678
Hunter-Lab 64.726, -18.859, -23.105
Binary 01010110, 10111001, 11011101

Color Schemes with #56b9dd

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Alternatives to #56b9dd

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#56b9dd Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #56b9dd

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #56b9dd

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 #56b9dd

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #949c9f is the less saturated color, while #37c8fc is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #56b9dd 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
  • #a0a0a0 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #91a5ac Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a7afd6 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #a4aee4 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #54bfcd Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8ab3d8 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #88b2e1 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #55bdd3 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population