#56568A Hex Color
A dusky indigo that stays out of the way
Reach for #56568a when a layout needs a dark indigo that supports rather than dominates. Gray undertones give this hex code a dusty, matte feel, closer to a dusk sky than a saturated violet. It warms up nicely beside ochre or terracotta, and white text sits at roughly 6.8:1 contrast, so small body copy stays readable on it.
Questions about #56568a
What is #56568a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #56568a is rgb(86, 86, 138), in HSL hsl(240, 23%, 44%) and in CMYK 38%, 38%, 0%, 46%.
What colors pair well with #56568a?
Warm, earthy tones like ochre, terracotta and mustard balance its cool gray undertones best. Cream and soft sage also work when you want a softer, low-contrast palette.
Is #56568a readable on white or black?
#56568a has a 6.78:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.09:1 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.