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#56819F color code is #56819F. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #56819f.

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#56819F Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #56819F is 0.2018. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 4.17:1 against white and 5.04:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#56819F on white4.17:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#56819F on black5.04:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #56819F4.17:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #56819F5.04:1AA

#56819F — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #56819F?+
The hex code for #56819F is #56819F. In RGB it's rgb(86, 129, 159), and in HSL it's hsl(205, 30%, 48%).
What is the RGB value of #56819F?+
#56819F in RGB is (86, 129, 159). Written in CSS: rgb(86, 129, 159).
What is the CMYK value of #56819F?+
#56819F converts to CMYK(46%, 19%, 0%, 38%) for print. Hex equivalent is #56819F.
Is #56819f a warm or cool color?+
#56819F (#56819F) is a cool blue — its hue sits at 205° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #56819f belong to?+
#56819F belongs to the blue family. Its HSL is 205°, 30%, 48% — a cool tone within the broader blue group.
Is #56819f accessible for body text on a white background?+
#56819F on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 4.17:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #56819f?+
The nearest Pantone match for #56819F (#56819F) is 645 C Pantone 645 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #56819F in design

Practical guidance for using #56819f (#56819F) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#56819F (#56819F) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 5.0:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 4.2:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #56819F (#56819F) reads as considered and grown-up and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into tech, finance, healthcare, productivity tools (the safe brand-color default). Pair it with a single bold accent so it doesn't read as too quiet. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#56819F flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

#56819F works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.