#56A08E Hex Color
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#56a08e is a muted, cool teal with gray undertones and medium lightness, giving it a dusty, composed feel. It brings clarity and trust to healthcare, wellness, technology, and hospitality branding. Use it as a supporting tone with warm white or deep navy. Black text remains highly readable, making this hex code practical for accessible UI panels.
Questions about #56a08e
What is #56a08e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #56a08e is rgb(86, 160, 142), in HSL hsl(165, 30%, 48%) and in CMYK 46%, 0%, 11%, 37%.
What colors pair well with #56a08e?
Warm white, navy, and muted terracotta pair well with #56a08e, balancing its cool gray undertones with a light base or deeper accent across wellness, hospitality, technology, and editorial color palettes.
Does #56a08e read as a warm or cool color?
#56a08e reads as a cool teal because its green-blue balance and gray undertones feel crisp rather than yellow or earthy, while its muted saturation keeps the overall mood composed and approachable.
Is #56a08e readable on white or black?
#56a08e has a 3.08:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.81:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.