#56E4ED Hex Color
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#56e4ed is a high-saturation, luminous cyan with a distinctively cool, electric temperature. Because it is so bright, it works best as a punchy accent rather than a full page background, where it can easily overwhelm the eye. Pair this hex code with dark charcoal or deep navy for high-contrast UI elements, as black text reads perfectly against its light, airy surface.
Questions about #56e4ed
What is #56e4ed in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #56e4ed is rgb(86, 228, 237), in HSL hsl(184, 81%, 63%) and in CMYK 64%, 4%, 0%, 7%.
How can I effectively use #56e4ed in user interface design?
Is #56e4ed readable on white or black?
#56e4ed has a 1.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.71:1 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.