#665385 Hex Color
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This muted, dusty purple offers a serious, moody character for dark interface designs. Because it provides a 6.7:1 contrast ratio against white text, it maintains strong readability for body copy. The hex code #665385 functions best as a supporting tone or background base. Pair it with soft, warm neutrals to prevent the overall design from feeling too cold or bleak.
Questions about #665385
What is #665385 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #665385 is rgb(102, 83, 133), in HSL hsl(263, 23%, 42%) and in CMYK 23%, 38%, 0%, 48%.
What colors pair well with #665385?
#665385 thrives when balanced by soft, warm neutrals, which prevent the deep purple from feeling overly sterile or bleak. Pair it with a creamy off-white or a warm beige to create a sophisticated, approachable interface that retains its serious, grounded character.
Is #665385 readable on white or black?
#665385 has a 6.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.14:1 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.