#0056CF Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
A saturated, dark blue that stays vivid despite its depth. Strong blue, the hex code #0056cf, works best as a base for buttons, links, and calls to action rather than full-page backgrounds. White text reaches about 6.5:1 contrast on it, so small body copy stays readable. Warm coral or gold accents bring out its punch, and you can find other shades of blue nearby for lighter or darker variants.
Questions about #0056cf
What is #0056cf in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0056cf is rgb(0, 86, 207), in HSL hsl(215, 100%, 41%) and in CMYK 100%, 58%, 0%, 19%.
What colors pair well with #0056cf?
Warm accents like coral, amber, and gold bring out the vibrancy in #0056cf, while charcoal and soft grays keep it grounded for finance or tech layouts. Muted purples tend to make it read muddy.
Is #0056cf readable on white or black?
#0056cf has a 6.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.23:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.