#561359 Hex Color
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Not quite plum, not quite violet, this dark purple sits in a murky middle ground. #561359 is dim and cool, with a dull richness that suits moody backgrounds and luxury branding. White text passes on it with strong contrast, so it works as a dominant base in dark UI. Pair it with muted gold or dusty rose to keep it from feeling flat.
Questions about #561359
What is #561359 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #561359 is rgb(86, 19, 89), in HSL hsl(297, 65%, 21%) and in CMYK 3%, 79%, 0%, 65%.
What colors pair well with #561359?
Muted gold and dusty rose flatter #561359 better than bright white, which makes its dullness more obvious. A sage green accent also works, since the coolness of the green offsets the deep purple.
Is #561359 readable on white or black?
#561359 has a 12.85:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.63:1 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 is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.