#565766 Hex Color
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#565766 is a dark, muted indigo with gray and ashy undertones. Its low saturation gives it a matte, serious look that suits moody backgrounds, night-sky themes, and structured brand systems. Use it as a supporting tone beside warm ivory and burgundy accents. The #565766 hex code supports white body text at about 7.1:1 contrast.
Questions about #565766
What is #565766 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #565766 is rgb(86, 87, 102), in HSL hsl(236, 9%, 37%) and in CMYK 16%, 15%, 0%, 60%.
What colors pair well with #565766?
#565766 pairs well with warm ivory, muted burgundy, and soft ochre because warmer accents offset its gray, low-saturation surface without making the palette feel bright or busy in larger layouts. Use ivory for open space, burgundy for emphasis, and ochre sparingly in branding or editorial layouts.
Does #565766 read warm or cool?
#565766 reads cool because its blue-violet hue is softened by gray and low saturation, while its dark value keeps the effect restrained rather than vivid or icy in most palettes. Against warm neutrals, it feels more indigo; beside blue-gray shades, it can appear almost charcoal.
Is #565766 readable on white or black?
#565766 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.