#56DDD6

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #56DDD6?

RGB(86, 221, 214), HSL(176.9, 66.5%, 60.2%), CMYK(61.1%, 0.0%, 3.2%, 13.3%).

Q: Does #56DDD6 meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.65:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#56DDD6 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 86, 221, 214, in HSL 176.9°, 66.5%, 60.2%, and in CMYK 61.1%, 0.0%, 3.2%, 13.3%. The nearest named color is mediumturquoise.

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Color Values

HEX

#56DDD6

RGB

86, 221, 214

HSL

176.9, 66.5%, 60.2%

HSV

176.9, 61.1%, 86.7%

CMYK

61.1%, 0.0%, 3.2%, 13.3%

OKLCH

0.8225 0.1169 190.3

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: mediumturquoise

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.