Cyan

The color #56A4DC is a cyan that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 86, 164, 220 and HSL values of 205°, 66%, 60%.

Color Values for #56A4DC

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HEX:
#56A4DC
RGB:
rgb(86,164,220) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(205,66%,60%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(61%, 25%, 0%, 14%) Copied!

Color Composition of #56A4DC

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #56A4DC. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 33.7%
Green: 64.3%
Blue: 86.3%

Contrast Analysis for #56A4DC

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 #56A4DC

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #56A4DC

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

Complementary Colors for #56A4DC

The complementary color for #56A4DC is #DC8E56. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #56A4DC

The analogous colors for #56A4DC are #56DCD1 and #5661DC. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #56A4DC

The triadic colors for #56A4DC are #DC56A4 and #A4DC56. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #56A4DC

These are the darker variations of #56A4DC. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #4583B0 and #346284. This progression shows how #56A4DC darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #56A4DC

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #78B6E3 and #9AC8EA. This progression shows how #56A4DC. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #56A4DC

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #56A4DC. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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#56A4DC Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #56A4DC. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #56A4DC is a cyan with RGB values of 86, 164, 220 and HSL values of 205°, 66%, 60%.

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