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#56A0E4 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #56A0E4 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#56A0E4 Color Information

#56A0E4 RGB value is (86, 160, 228). The hex color red value is 86, green is 160, and blue is 228. Its HSL format shows a hue of 209°, saturation of 72 percent, and lightness of62 percent. The CMYK process values are 62 percent, 30 percent, 0 percent, 11percent.

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#56A0E4 Color Meaning

Color #56A0E4 symbolizes peace, communication, and global unity. #56A0E4 medium, vivid blue communicates clarity, trust, and diplomacy. Psychologically, color #56A0E4 fosters calm engagement, cooperation, and logical problem-solving, ideal for collaborative and international contexts. Culturally, #56A0E4 reflects authority, reliability, and neutrality in Western traditions, especially linked to international organizations. Eastern traditions associate blue with wisdom, clarity, and emotional balance. Feng Shui considers #56A0E4 shade beneficial for communication, social interaction, and career areas, encouraging harmony and understanding. Spiritually, #56A0E4 resonates with the throat chakra, enhancing effective expression, truthfulness, and dialogue. In design, color #56A0E4 functions well in logos, websites, and organizational branding. Its vivid, balanced tone conveys professionalism and optimism while remaining approachable. Artists use #56A0E4 to depict sky, water, and serene backgrounds, supporting calm and clarity in compositions.

Color Conversion

Convert #56A0E4 across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#56A0E4
RGB
rgb(86, 160, 228)
HSL
hsl(209°, 72%, 62%)
CMYK
cmyk(62%, 30%, 0%, 11%)
HSV
hsv(209°, 62%, 89%)
XYZ
30.4121 32.7215 78.1118
Yxy
32.7215 0.2153 0.2317
Hunter Lab
57.2027 -0.3663 -7.1631
CIE-Lab
63.9348 -2.5620 -41.2209

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red86 / 255 (34%)
34%
Green160 / 255 (63%)
63%
Blue228 / 255 (89%)
89%

CMYK Values

Cyan62 / 100 (62%)
62%
Magenta30 / 100 (30%)
30%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)11 / 100 (11%)
11%

Color Variations

#56A0E4 harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#56A0E4 harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #56A0E4 for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.78:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.78:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.78:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #56A0E4 appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#56A0E4

protanopia

#7677d4

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #56A0E4;

Text Color

color: #56A0E4;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #56A0E4;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #56A0E440;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #56A0E4;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #56A0E4 0%, #1a5e9e 100%);

#56A0E4 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #56A0E4 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.