#5656DF Hex Color
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Indigo without the murk. #5656df is a saturated, cool hex code that reads electric rather than sleepy, thanks to high saturation at a mid-lightness. It earns its keep as an accent or call-to-action color, and white text clears AA on it at roughly 5.5:1. Pair it with ochre or coral to balance its chill.
Questions about #5656df
What is #5656df in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5656df is rgb(86, 86, 223), in HSL hsl(240, 68%, 61%) and in CMYK 61%, 61%, 0%, 13%.
What colors pair well with #5656df?
Warm ochre, soft coral, and cream all balance the cool cast of #5656df. In darker layouts, it sits well against charcoal or a deep plum without losing its punch.
Is #5656df readable on white or black?
#5656df has a 5.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.79:1 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.