#564080 Hex Color
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#564080 is a dark, muted purple with cool violet and gray undertones. Its low saturation creates a serious, mysterious mood without feeling flashy. Use it as a supporting tone beside warm ivory or muted gold in luxury, spiritual, gaming, or branding designs. White text achieves about 8.6:1 contrast on this color. The hex code is #564080.
Questions about #564080
What is #564080 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #564080 is rgb(86, 64, 128), in HSL hsl(261, 33%, 38%) and in CMYK 33%, 50%, 0%, 50%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
Does #564080 read as warm or cool?
#564080 reads as cool because its purple base leans toward violet, while gray undertones soften the saturation. That balance gives it a restrained, serious mood rather than a bright or playful appearance.
What colors pair well with #564080?
#564080 pairs well with warm ivory and muted gold because their warmth offsets its cool violet cast. Soft white, charcoal, and desaturated mauve can also create polished, low-drama palettes.
Is #564080 readable on white or black?
#564080 has a 8.60:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.44:1 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.