Cyan

The color #56AE96 is a cyan that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 86, 174, 150 and HSL values of 164°, 35%, 51%.

Color Values for #56AE96

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HEX:
#56AE96
RGB:
rgb(86,174,150) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(164,35%,51%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(51%, 0%, 14%, 32%) Copied!

Color Composition of #56AE96

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #56AE96. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 33.7%
Green: 68.2%
Blue: 58.8%

Contrast Analysis for #56AE96

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 #56AE96

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #56AE96

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

Complementary Colors for #56AE96

The complementary color for #56AE96 is #AE566E. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #56AE96

The analogous colors for #56AE96 are #56AE6B and #5699AE. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #56AE96

The triadic colors for #56AE96 are #9656AE and #AE9656. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #56AE96

These are the darker variations of #56AE96. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #458B78 and #34685A. This progression shows how #56AE96 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #56AE96

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #78BEAB and #9ACEC0. This progression shows how #56AE96. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #56AE96

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #56AE96. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #56AE96

Companies and brands that incorporate #56AE96 in their visual identity.

#56AE96 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #56AE96. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #56AE96 is a cyan with RGB values of 86, 174, 150 and HSL values of 164°, 35%, 51%.

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