#56998A Color Information

Hex color code: #56998A

#56998A is a subtle cyan color. In RGB it is (86, 153, 138), and in HSL it is (167°, 28%, 47%). It is popular in mobile app design.

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Color NameCadet Blue
HEX
#56998A
RGB
86, 153, 138
HSL
167°, 28%, 47%
CMYK
44%, 0%, 10%, 40%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #56998A;
background-color: #56998A;
border-color: #56998A;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #56998A;
border: 2px solid #56998A;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#56998A]
text-[#56998A]
border-[#56998A]
shadow-[0_0_10px_56998A]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #56998A, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #56998A; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #56998A; color: #000000; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #56998A; background-color: #56998A15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #56998A20; border-left: 4px solid #56998A; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #56998A; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #56998A in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

86, 153, 138

Red: 86 / Green: 153 / Blue: 138

HSL

167°, 28%, 47%

Hue: 167° / Saturation: 28% / Lightness: 47%

CMYK

44%, 0%, 10%, 40%

Cyan: 44% / Magenta: 0% / Yellow: 10% / Key: 40%

What color is #56998A?

#56998A is a cyan-blue hue associated with trust and professionalism.

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HEX to RGB

Convert #56998A to RGB:

rgb(86, 153, 138)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #56998A to HSL:

hsl(167, 28%, 47%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #56998A to CMYK:

cmyk(44%, 0%, 10%, 40%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A pastel cyan tone, #56998A has RGB (86, 153, 138) and HSL (167°, 28%, 47%). Known for evoking trust and professionalism, this cyan-blue hue is popular for illustrations and friendly visual themes. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #56998A is #995665, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #569969.

Use #56998A in CSS: color: #56998A or background-color: #56998A. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #56998A

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 6.32:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #56998A?

#56998A is a pastel cyan color - a cyan-blue hue that evokes trust and professionalism.

What is the RGB value of #56998A?

#56998A in RGB is (86, 153, 138) - 86 red, 153 green, and 138 blue.

How to use #56998A in CSS?

Use #56998A directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #56998A?

#995665 (complementary), #569969 (analogous), and #3B685F (lighter shade) work well with #56998A.