#6560D6 Hex Color

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Not a sleepy navy but a loud, saturated indigo, #6560d6 sits bright and cool with a clear violet lean. Its vividness makes it a strong accent or call-to-action color rather than a full background. White text passes AA on it at about 5.0:1 contrast. It flatters warm partners like amber and soft peach, which keep its boldness in check.

Questions about #6560d6

What is #6560d6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6560d6 is rgb(101, 96, 214), in HSL hsl(243, 59%, 61%) and in CMYK 53%, 55%, 0%, 16%.
What colors pair well with #6560d6?
Warm amber and soft peach make the cool violet lean of #6560d6 pop without clashing. Charcoal works too when you want a grounded, editorial feel.
Can you use white text on #6560d6?
Yes. White text on #6560d6 reaches about 5.0:1 contrast, which clears WCAG AA for small body text. Dark text on it falls short, so stick with white.
Is #6560d6 readable on white or black?
#6560d6 has a 5.00:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.19:1 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.