#656EAB Hex Color
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#656eab is a muted, dusty indigo with a cool blue-violet cast and a matte, unsaturated finish. Its restrained lightness suits meditation brands, creative portfolios, and night-sky themes without feeling dramatic. Use it as a supporting tone beside warm ivory or muted copper. White text reaches about 4.8:1 contrast. The hex code is #656eab.
Questions about #656eab
What is #656eab in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #656eab is rgb(101, 110, 171), in HSL hsl(232, 29%, 53%) and in CMYK 41%, 36%, 0%, 33%.
What colors pair well with #656eab?
Warm ivory and muted copper pair well with #656eab, balancing its cool blue-violet cast with softer warmth; charcoal can add readable depth, while pale backgrounds keep the dusty indigo from feeling too heavy.
Is #656eab readable on white or black?
#656eab has a 4.80:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.37:1 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.