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#56BEF5 color code is #56BEF5. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #56bef5.

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#56BEF5 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #56BEF5 is 0.4540. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.08:1 against white and 10.08:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#56BEF5 on white2.08:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#56BEF5 on black10.08:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #56BEF52.08:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #56BEF510.08:1AAA

#56BEF5 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #56BEF5?+
The hex code for #56BEF5 is #56BEF5. In RGB it's rgb(86, 190, 245), and in HSL it's hsl(201, 89%, 65%).
What is the RGB value of #56BEF5?+
#56BEF5 in RGB is (86, 190, 245). Written in CSS: rgb(86, 190, 245).
What is the CMYK value of #56BEF5?+
#56BEF5 converts to CMYK(65%, 22%, 0%, 4%) for print. Hex equivalent is #56BEF5.
Is #56bef5 a warm or cool color?+
#56BEF5 (#56BEF5) is a cool blue — its hue sits at 201° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #56bef5 belong to?+
#56BEF5 belongs to the blue family. Its HSL is 201°, 89%, 65% — a cool tone within the broader blue group.
Is #56bef5 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#56BEF5 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.08:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #56bef5?+
The nearest Pantone match for #56BEF5 (#56BEF5) is 311 C Pantone 311 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #56BEF5 in design

Practical guidance for using #56bef5 (#56BEF5) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#56BEF5 (#56BEF5) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 10.1:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.1:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #56BEF5 (#56BEF5) reads as high-energy and confident and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into tech, finance, healthcare, productivity tools (the safe brand-color default). Use it as the primary identity color and pair with one neutral (white, off-white, or near-black). 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

#56BEF5 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

#56BEF5 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.