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#5565F6 color code is #5565F6. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #5565f6.

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#5565F6 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #5565F6 is 0.1789. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 4.59:1 against white and 4.58:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#5565F6 on white4.59:1AA
The quick brown fox
#5565F6 on black4.58:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #5565F64.59:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #5565F64.58:1AA

#5565F6 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #5565F6?+
The hex code for #5565F6 is #5565F6. In RGB it's rgb(85, 101, 246), and in HSL it's hsl(234, 90%, 65%).
What is the RGB value of #5565F6?+
#5565F6 in RGB is (85, 101, 246). Written in CSS: rgb(85, 101, 246).
What is the CMYK value of #5565F6?+
#5565F6 converts to CMYK(65%, 59%, 0%, 4%) for print. Hex equivalent is #5565F6.
Is #5565f6 a warm or cool color?+
#5565F6 (#5565F6) is a cool blue — its hue sits at 234° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #5565f6 belong to?+
#5565F6 belongs to the blue family. Its HSL is 234°, 90%, 65% — a cool tone within the broader blue group.
Is #5565f6 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#5565F6 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 4.59:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #5565f6?+
The nearest Pantone match for #5565F6 (#5565F6) is 7442 C Vivid Violet Blue, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #5565F6 in design

Practical guidance for using #5565f6 (#5565F6) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#5565F6 is highly versatile in UI — readable in both directions (4.6:1 vs white, 4.6:1 vs black). Use it for body text, button fills, borders, or accents in either light or dark themes.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #5565F6 (#5565F6) reads as high-energy and confident and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into tech, finance, healthcare, productivity tools (the safe brand-color default). Use it as the primary identity color and pair with one neutral (white, off-white, or near-black). Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#5565F6 flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

#5565F6 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.

Brands that use #5565F6

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #5565f6 (#5565F6). Click through for the full brand color guide.

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