#55659E Hex Color
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This dusty, muted indigo offers a sense of understated structure. Because it sits at a mid-range lightness, #55659e works well as a stable background for digital interfaces or UI elements. It lacks the starkness of pure blue, making it an excellent choice for corporate branding that prioritizes reliability over aggression. White text stands out clearly against this shade, ensuring solid accessibility for body content.
Questions about #55659e
What is #55659e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #55659e is rgb(85, 101, 158), in HSL hsl(227, 30%, 48%) and in CMYK 46%, 36%, 0%, 38%.
What colors pair well with #55659e?
Is #55659e a warm or cool color?
#55659e is firmly a cool-toned color because of its deep indigo base. However, its dusty, muted quality prevents it from feeling icy, allowing it to function as a versatile, grounding neutral in corporate or tech-focused design systems.
Is #55659e readable on white or black?
#55659e has a 5.61:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.74:1 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.