#565B56

About #565B56

#565B56 is the hex color #565B56, which translates to rgb(86, 91, 86) in RGB and hsl(120, 3%, 35%) in HSL. On the color wheel it sits at 120 degrees, with a saturation of 3 percent and a lightness of 35 percent. In the custom family, it reads as a deep shade.

Using #565B56 in a design

Text placed directly on #565B56 is most legible in white, which is why the swatch above uses it. For a full interface, pull light steps from the tint strip for backgrounds and dark steps from the shade strip for text and borders, keeping a single consistent hue throughout. Always confirm a given pair in the contrast checker before shipping.

Building a palette around #565B56

The pairings above give you three classic starting points. The complementary color sits opposite on the wheel and works well as an accent that draws the eye. The analogous colors sit right beside #565B56 for calmer, harmonious combinations. The triadic pair spaces three hues evenly for a balanced, energetic palette. Open any swatch to explore it as its own color.

Full values for #565B56

• HEX: #565B56
• RGB: rgb(86, 91, 86)
• HSL: hsl(120, 3%, 35%)
• HSV: hsv(120, 5%, 36%)
• CMYK: cmyk(5%, 0%, 5%, 64%)

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