#566361 Hex Color
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Muted and gray-heavy, #566361 is a dark teal with low saturation and an ashy, dusty finish. Its restrained depth suits healthcare, wellness, technology, and moody interface backgrounds. Pair it with warm ivory or pale apricot for contrast. White text reaches about 6.3:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text. The hex code is #566361.
Questions about #566361
What is #566361 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #566361 is rgb(86, 99, 97), in HSL hsl(171, 7%, 36%) and in CMYK 13%, 0%, 2%, 61%.
What colors pair well with #566361?
Warm ivory and pale apricot create the clearest contrast with #566361, adding lightness and gentle warmth without overpowering its dusty teal character. Use ivory for broad backgrounds and apricot for small accents, buttons, illustrations, or highlights.
Does #566361 read as a warm or cool color?
#566361 reads as a cool-leaning, neutral dark teal because its blue-green hue is heavily softened by gray and low saturation. That restraint gives it a calm, dusty mood rather than a vivid coastal feel, making it suitable for quiet, professional interfaces.
Is #566361 readable on white or black?
#566361 has a 6.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.35:1 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.