Blue

The color #5656A8 is a blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 86, 86, 168 and HSL values of 240°, 32%, 50%.

Color Values for #5656A8

Below are the different color format representations for #5656A8. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#5656A8
RGB:
rgb(86,86,168)
HSL:
hsl(240,32%,50%)
CMYK:
cmyk(49%, 49%, 0%, 34%)

Color Composition of #5656A8

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #5656A8. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 33.7%
Green: 33.7%
Blue: 65.9%

Contrast Analysis for #5656A8

Testing this color against light and dark backgrounds to check accessibility standards and readability. For more detailed contrast testing, try our contrast checker tool.

On Light Background (White #FFFFFF)

Sample Text in #5656A8

Contrast Ratio: 4.5:1
WCAG AA: ✓ Passes
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #5656A8

Contrast Ratio: 3.8:1
WCAG AA: ✗ Fails
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

Complementary Colors for #5656A8

The complementary color for #5656A8 is #A8A857. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #5656A8

The analogous colors for #5656A8 are #5780A8 and #8057A8. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #5656A8

The triadic colors for #5656A8 are #A85757 and #57A857. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #5656A8

These are the darker variations of #5656A8. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #454586 and #343465. This progression shows how #5656A8 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #5656A8

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #7878B9 and #9A9ACB. This progression shows how #5656A8. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #5656A8

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #5656A8. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #5656A8

Companies and brands that incorporate #5656A8 in their visual identity.

#5656A8 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #5656A8. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #5656A8 is a blue with RGB values of 86, 86, 168 and HSL values of 240°, 32%, 50%.

This color tool provides detailed information about #5656A8 including color conversions, color schemes, and accessibility considerations for web and graphic design use.