#56DABF

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #56DABF?

RGB(86, 218, 191), HSL(167.7, 64.1%, 59.6%), CMYK(60.6%, 0.0%, 12.4%, 14.5%).

Q: Does #56DABF meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.72:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#56DABF is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 86, 218, 191, in HSL 167.7°, 64.1%, 59.6%, and in CMYK 60.6%, 0.0%, 12.4%, 14.5%. The nearest named color is turquoise.

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Color Values

HEX

#56DABF

RGB

86, 218, 191

HSL

167.7, 64.1%, 59.6%

HSV

167.7, 60.6%, 85.5%

CMYK

60.6%, 0.0%, 12.4%, 14.5%

OKLCH

0.8083 0.1221 177.1

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: turquoise

Color Psychology

True cyan sits at the boundary of blue and green in the visible spectrum, projecting futurism, precision, and digital innovation. It is a primary color in CMYK printing and RGB displays, giving it a distinctly technological identity. Cyan suggests cutting-edge thinking and clear communication.

Design Usage

Medium cyan is a staple in tech branding, cloud computing services, and developer tools. It works well for interactive elements, link hover states, and data visualization highlights. Because cyan is highly saturated, use it as an accent rather than a dominant color to avoid visual strain.