#566DA1 Hex Color
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This muted, dusky slate is a cool, unsaturated mid-tone that feels professional and restrained. Because #566da1 has a low-chroma quality, it works as an excellent anchor for corporate UI or financial data visualization. It supports white text effectively, meeting accessibility standards for small body copy. Pair this hex code with warm, sandy beiges to prevent the palette from feeling too chilly.
Questions about #566da1
What is #566da1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #566da1 is rgb(86, 109, 161), in HSL hsl(222, 30%, 48%) and in CMYK 47%, 32%, 0%, 37%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #566da1?
This dusky slate pairs effectively with warm, sandy beiges or soft creams to balance its inherent coolness. Using a high-contrast neutral like charcoal for text or icons creates a sophisticated, professional look that maintains excellent readability for interface designs.
Is #566da1 readable on white or black?
#566da1 has a 5.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.09:1 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.