#056CB4 Hex Color
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Close to the blue of a lifeguard’s uniform, #056cb4 is a medium blue with muted saturation and a cool, steady feel. That dependability suits finance, healthcare, and government branding. White text reaches about 5.5:1 contrast against it, clearing WCAG AA even for small body copy. Pair it with warm sand or soft coral, or browse other shades of blue nearby.
Questions about #056cb4
What is #056cb4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #056cb4 is rgb(5, 108, 180), in HSL hsl(205, 95%, 36%) and in CMYK 97%, 40%, 0%, 29%.
What text color works best on a #056cb4 background?
White text is the safest choice, reaching about 5.5:1 contrast. That clears the WCAG AA threshold of 4.5:1, so even small body text stays readable. Black text falls well short and should be avoided on this shade.
What colors pair well with #056cb4?
Warm sand, coral, and light gray all flatter #056cb4. The cool muted blue gains energy from coral accents and stays crisp beside near-white neutrals in UI and branding work.
Is #056cb4 readable on white or black?
#056cb4 has a 5.51:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.81:1 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.