#565D69 Hex Color
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#565d69 is a dark, muted blue-gray with ashy undertones and a matte, understated finish. Its low saturation creates a serious, reliable mood suited to technology, finance, security, and government branding. Use it as a supporting tone or dark UI background; white text reaches about 6.6:1 contrast. The hex code for this shade is #565d69.
Questions about #565d69
What is #565d69 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #565d69 is rgb(86, 93, 105), in HSL hsl(218, 10%, 37%) and in CMYK 18%, 11%, 0%, 59%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #565d69?
#565d69 pairs well with white, soft off-white, pale blue, and muted warm accents, creating clear contrast while preserving its cool, ashy character across interfaces, branding, dashboards, and modern presentation layouts.
Is #565d69 readable on white or black?
#565d69 has a 6.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.16:1 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.