#56AAEF Hex Color

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This bright, cool blue represents trust, loyalty, and calm control. Designers often use this shade for finance and tech projects to build a sense of security and reliability. Its clear, airy feel brings a professional look to any workspace. The hex code for this blue shade is #56aaef. Do you want to add this clean color to your next project?

Questions about #56aaef

What is #56aaef in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #56aaef is rgb(86, 170, 239), in HSL hsl(207, 83%, 64%) and in CMYK 64%, 29%, 0%, 6%.
Is #56aaef readable on white or black?
#56aaef has a 2.50:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.39:1 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.