#655A73 Hex Color
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Reach for #655a73 when a design calls for a muted, moody purple. This dark, dusty violet has very little saturation, so it reads understated instead of vivid. It works best as a supporting tone or dark UI background, where white text hits about 6.4:1 contrast, enough for small body copy. Warm amber accents keep it from turning flat. The hex code #655a73 also suits luxury and gaming palettes.
Questions about #655a73
What is #655a73 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #655a73 is rgb(101, 90, 115), in HSL hsl(266, 12%, 40%) and in CMYK 12%, 22%, 0%, 55%.
What colors pair well with #655a73?
Warm amber, gold, and burnt orange bring out the best in #655a73, since the color lacks saturation and needs a lively counterpoint. Dusty rose and sage also work for softer, quieter palettes.
Is #655a73 a warm or cool color?
It leans cool, but only slightly. The heavy gray undertone mutes the purple, so it reads more neutral than a vivid violet and sits comfortably beside both warm and cool accents.
Is #655a73 readable on white or black?
#655a73 has a 6.43:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.26:1 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.