#565091 Hex Color
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Muted and cool, #565091 is a dark purple with gray-blue undertones and a matte, subdued finish. Its low saturation creates a serious, mysterious mood without feeling harsh. Use it as a supporting background or brand color with warm cream and copper accents. The hex code #565091 supports clear white body text at about 7.1:1 contrast.
Questions about #565091
What is #565091 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #565091 is rgb(86, 80, 145), in HSL hsl(246, 29%, 44%) and in CMYK 41%, 45%, 0%, 43%.
What colors pair well with #565091?
The #565091 hex color pairs well with warm cream, copper, and muted neutrals, which soften its cool gray-blue undertones. Use it as a supporting background or brand color, then add light text and warm accents for contrast and visual balance.
Does #565091 read as warm or cool?
The #565091 hex color reads cool because its muted purple base leans toward gray-blue rather than red. Its low saturation keeps the shade matte and restrained, creating a serious, mysterious mood without the intensity associated with vivid violet.
Is #565091 readable on white or black?
#565091 has a 7.11:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.95:1 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.