#56A0E9 Hex Color
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Reach for #56a0e9 when a layout needs a dependable blue for buttons, links, or app icons. This shade of blue sits at a medium lightness with restrained saturation, so it reads cool and even-tempered rather than loud. Black text clears contrast checks against it, which makes the hex code practical for banners and callouts. Pair it with warm sand tones to keep the overall feel from turning clinical.
Questions about #56a0e9
What is #56a0e9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #56a0e9 is rgb(86, 160, 233), in HSL hsl(210, 77%, 63%) and in CMYK 63%, 31%, 0%, 9%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #56a0e9?
Its best partners are warm neutrals: soft coral or terracotta offsets the cool cast and keeps layouts from feeling clinical. For depth, anchor it with navy in footers or sidebars.
Is #56a0e9 readable on white or black?
#56a0e9 has a 2.76:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.60:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.