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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#56A4BD — Verdigris
#56A4BD is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 195° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
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Tints and shades of #56A4BD
- f4f9fb
- d2e7ee
- b0d4e0
- 8fc2d3
- 6db0c6
- 4b9eb9
- 3c8299
- 2f6578
- 214956
- 142c34
- 071012
Color schemes using #56A4BD
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#56A4BD FAQ
What color is #56A4BD?
#56A4BD is a shade of verdigris in the blue family. It has a hue of 195 degrees, 44% saturation and 54% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #56A4BD?
#56A4BD is rgb(86, 164, 189) in RGB, hsl(195, 44%, 54%) in HSL, and cmyk(54%, 13%, 0%, 26%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #56A4BD?
White text on this background reaches 2.82:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.44:1.
What colors go well with #56A4BD?
Its direct complement is #BD7056. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BD5670 and #BDA456 gives you contrast without the vibration.