What color is #56CC97?

#56CC97 is a medium teal-green. In RGB it is rgb(86, 204, 151), and in HSL hsl(153, 54%, 57%).

Is #56CC97 accessible as text?

On white, #56CC97 has a contrast ratio of 2.00:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 10.48:1 (passes). For text placed on #56CC97, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #56CC97?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is emerald-400 (#00D492).

What colors go well with #56CC97?

#56CC97 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #CD568B. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #56CC97 below.

Is #56CC97 good for buttons?

#56CC97 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #56CC97 — white text only reaches 2.00:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #56CC97 the same as CSS mediumaquamarine?

No — #56CC97 is not the CSS named color mediumaquamarine, but mediumaquamarine (#66CDAA) is the closest CSS named color.

#56CC97 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #56CC97

Not just a swatch — here's how #56CC97 works with other colors. Named schemes with #56CC97 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Botanical Studio Lead · 5 colors

Lead #56CC97 Secondary #496C3E Accent #AB6D00 Surface #EEEAD6 Anchor #3C2F20

Medium Aquamarine leads this botanical set among foliage greens and a terracotta accent, softened by cream and grounded in bark brown.

Coastal Morning Lead · 5 colors

Lead #56CC97 Accent #A7C4BB Surface #E1D9BE Secondary #9AA0A0 Anchor #1B3648

Medium Aquamarine opens this coastal palette with sea-glass and warm sand alongside it, grounded by driftwood grey and a deep-navy anchor.

Nordic Calm Accent · 5 colors

Accent #56CC97 Secondary #ADB4B7 Surface #F1F2F0 Support #7895A3 Anchor #2D3236

Medium Aquamarine keeps this Nordic scheme quiet — cool greys and a soft white around it, a muted-blue support and a charcoal anchor.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #56CC97 Secondary #AB6D00 Accent #667C4E Surface #F1EDDD Anchor #392B1E

This palette keeps Medium Aquamarine as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #56CC97 Secondary #C5E9D5 Support #989286 Ink #17140F

Medium Aquamarine is the single accent in this high-contrast editorial system — set on near-white paper against near-black ink, with a warm grey and a desaturated tint of Medium Aquamarine carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #56CC97 actually behaves in design work — read from its OKLCH lightness, chroma and hue, not just its raw numbers. Ten signals to help you decide where this color earns its place.

Warmth 36/100

Cool

Reads cool and recessive — calming, technical, good for trust-led UI.

Softness 57/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 24/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 75/100

High

Organic, earthy character — at home in wellness, food and craft brands.

Vintage feel 38/100

Low

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 31/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 51/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 39/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 37/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 73/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #56CC97

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People also use #56CC97 with

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UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with near-black label. AAA

Body text Do not use for body copy on light surfaces. Avoid

Large display Only on dark surfaces. Avoid

Background Pair with #141310 text at 9.3:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #E1F2EA for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #56CDBF — the hue gap is too small to read as intentional. Clash

In real applications

Not a swatch to memorise — a color to build with. Here is #56CC97 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #56CC97;
  --color-base-rgb: 86 204 151;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(76.4% 0.132 161.3);
  --color-50: #F3FCF8;
  --color-100: #DFF6EC;
  --color-200: #C0ECD8;
  --color-300: #95DABB;
  --color-400: #6CC69D;
  --color-500: #4BAA7F;
  --color-600: #3F8364;
  --color-700: #325D4A;
  --color-800: #233D32;
  --color-900: #17261F;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  medium-aquamarine: {
    50: '#F3FCF8',
    100: '#DFF6EC',
    200: '#C0ECD8',
    300: '#95DABB',
    400: '#6CC69D',
    500: '#4BAA7F',
    600: '#3F8364',
    700: '#325D4A',
    800: '#233D32',
    900: '#17261F',
  },
}

$base: #56CC97;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #F3FCF8;
$base-100: #DFF6EC;
$base-200: #C0ECD8;
$base-300: #95DABB;
$base-400: #6CC69D;
$base-500: #4BAA7F;
$base-600: #3F8364;
$base-700: #325D4A;
$base-800: #233D32;
$base-900: #17261F;
$base-hover: #35B37B;
$base-subtle: #D1ECDF;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#56CC97",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#F3FCF8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#DFF6EC",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#C0ECD8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#95DABB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#6CC69D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#4BAA7F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#3F8364",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#325D4A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#233D32",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#17261F",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}