#56ABD2 Hex Code
Color Name: Carolina Blue
What is hex #56ABD2 Color?
The color name of hex code #56ABD2 is Carolina Blue. The RGB values are (86, 171, 210) which means it is composed of
18% red, 37% green and 45% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:59 M:19 Y:0 K:18. In the HSV/HSB scale, #56ABD2 has a hue of 199°, 59% saturation and a brightness value of 82%.
Details of other color codes including equivalent web safe and HTML & CSS colors are given in the table below. Also listed are the closest Pantone® (PMS) and RAL colors.
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Hex #56ABD2 Color Codes
| Color Name | Carolina Blue |
| RGB Values | (86, 171, 210) |
| CMYK Values | (59%, 19%, 0%, 18%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (199°, 59%, 82%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #6699CC |
| Inverse Color | #A9542D [Brown (Crayola)] |
| Closest Pantone® | 7702 C |
| Closest RAL | 5024 [Pastel blue] |
| Complementary Color | #D27D56 [Raw Sienna] |
| #56ABD2 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #9C9C9C |
| Desaturated | #949494 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #969696 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #9C9C9C |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #C6C6C6 |
Hex #56ABD2 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #56ABD2 is #D27D56 which is called Raw Sienna. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #56ABD2 color is offered by #D27D56. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.
Analogous Palette
The analogous colors of #56ABD2 are #566DD2 and #56D2BB, called Han Blue and Medium Turquoise, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #56ABD2 with a 30° separation. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.
Split-Complementary Palette
As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #56ABD2 are #D2566D (Fuzzy Wuzzy) and #D2BB56 (Vegas Gold). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.
Triadic Palette
#56ABD2 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #D256AB (Mulberry (Crayola)) and #ABD256 (June Bud) along with #56ABD2, our main color, create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.
Tetradic Palette
The tetradic palette of #56ABD2 has #D256AB (Mulberry (Crayola)), #D27D56 (Raw Sienna) and #56D27D (Emerald). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors a little bit to achieve desired results.
Square Palette
The square color palette of #56ABD2 contains #BB56D2 (Medium Orchid), #D27D56 (Raw Sienna) and #6DD256 (Mantis). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.
Hex #56ABD2 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #56ABD2 rainbow color palette is based on the RGB color model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.
Tints, Tones & Shades of 56ABD2 Color
Tints
78BCDB- 89C4E0
- 9ACDE4
- ABD5E9
- BBDDED
- CCE6F2
- DDEEF6
- EEF7FB
Tones
- 5EA2C2
- 639EB9
- 679AB1
- 6B96A9
- 6F91A1
- 738D99
- 788990
- 7C8488
Shades
- 4589A8
- 3C7893
- 34677E
- 2B5669
- 224454
- 1A333F
- 11222A
- 091115
#56ABD2 Color Patterns
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#56ABD2 Houndstooth Pattern
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#56ABD2 Plaid Pattern
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Color names have been derived from known and trusted lists OR have been formulated by us. They are close approximations and may not translate to exact names. Also, color is perceived and named differently in cultures and communities around the world. As per studies, only a handful of colors are interpretted and named in the same way across the globe.
