#56A08F Hex Color
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Muted and cool, #56a08f is an ashy teal with gray undertones and a lightly dusty finish. Its restrained saturation supports a calm, sophisticated feel without becoming flat or clinical. Use it as a supporting color in healthcare, wellness, technology, or hospitality palettes, especially beside navy or warm ivory. The hex code #56a08f also supports black text at about 6.8:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #56a08f
What is #56a08f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #56a08f is rgb(86, 160, 143), in HSL hsl(166, 30%, 48%) and in CMYK 46%, 0%, 11%, 37%.
What colors pair well with #56a08f?
#56a08f pairs well with navy, warm ivory, muted terracotta, and soft mauve, balancing its cool gray undertones with contrast, lightness, gentle warmth, or a subtle rosy accent in calm, polished palettes. Use navy for contrast and ivory for lighter layouts.
Does #56a08f read as warm or cool?
#56a08f reads as a cool, muted teal because its blue-green hue and gray undertones suppress yellow warmth, giving it a dusty, composed character that feels calm and restrained rather than bright. It suits understated interfaces and supporting palette roles.
Is #56a08f readable on white or black?
#56a08f has a 3.07:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.82:1 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.