#564366 Hex Color
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#564366 is a dark, muted purple with cool violet undertones and very low saturation. Its matte, ashy finish gives layouts a serious, mysterious mood rather than bright theatrical energy. The hex code #564366 works well as a supporting tone in moody branding, gaming interfaces, or spiritual designs, while white text remains highly readable at about 8.8:1 contrast.
Questions about #564366
What is #564366 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #564366 is rgb(86, 67, 102), in HSL hsl(273, 21%, 33%) and in CMYK 16%, 34%, 0%, 60%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #564366?
Muted gold, warm cream, and dusty sage pair well with #564366, adding measured contrast without overpowering its low-saturation character; use the warmer tones for highlights and the sage for quieter supporting surfaces.
How should designers use #564366 in a palette?
Use #564366 as a dominant dark base in compact areas or as a supporting 30% tone, then reserve lighter neutrals and one warm accent for hierarchy; its muted value can feel muddy across very large, uninterrupted surfaces.
Is #564366 readable on white or black?
#564366 has a 8.78:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.39:1 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.