#53559A Hex Color
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#53559a is a muted indigo with a dusty, grayed-down finish. Its low saturation keeps it subdued, so it works best as a supporting tone rather than a hero color. It pairs well with dusty rose or warm ochre, which bring out its cooler side. White text reads clearly on it at about 6.7:1, so it holds up behind small body copy.
Questions about #53559a
What is #53559a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #53559a is rgb(83, 85, 154), in HSL hsl(238, 30%, 46%) and in CMYK 46%, 45%, 0%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #53559a?
Dusty rose, warm ochre, and slate blue all flatter #53559a. Its muted saturation means softer, equally desaturated partners look more natural than bright accents. Warm ochre adds just enough temperature contrast to keep the pairing from feeling flat.
Is #53559a readable on white or black?
#53559a has a 6.70:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.13:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.