#56628F Hex Color
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#56628f is a muted, cool indigo with dusty gray undertones and a matte, slightly inky finish. Its low saturation gives layouts a restrained, thoughtful mood suited to meditation, luxury, and night-sky themes. Use the hex code as a supporting tone beside warm burgundy or cream, since it can feel heavy across large backgrounds. White text remains readable here, with about a 5.9:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #56628f
What is #56628f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #56628f is rgb(86, 98, 143), in HSL hsl(227, 25%, 45%) and in CMYK 40%, 31%, 0%, 44%.
What colors pair well with #56628f?
#56628f pairs well with cream, burgundy, and warm brass because its cool, gray-heavy base benefits from gentle warmth and controlled contrast, with cream keeping layouts open, burgundy adding editorial depth, and brass supporting restrained luxury.
Is #56628f readable on white or black?
#56628f has a 5.93:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.53:1 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.