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#564F96 color code is #564F96. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #564f96.

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#564F96 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #564F96 is 0.0977. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 7.11:1 against white and 2.95:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#564F96 on white7.11:1AAA
The quick brown fox
#564F96 on black2.95:1Fail
The quick brown fox
White on #564F967.11:1AAA
The quick brown fox
Black on #564F962.95:1Fail

#564F96 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #564F96?+
The hex code for #564F96 is #564F96. In RGB it's rgb(86, 79, 150), and in HSL it's hsl(246, 31%, 45%).
What is the RGB value of #564F96?+
#564F96 in RGB is (86, 79, 150). Written in CSS: rgb(86, 79, 150).
What is the CMYK value of #564F96?+
#564F96 converts to CMYK(43%, 47%, 0%, 41%) for print. Hex equivalent is #564F96.
Is #564f96 a warm or cool color?+
#564F96 (#564F96) is a cool purple — its hue sits at 246° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #564f96 belong to?+
#564F96 belongs to the purple family. Its HSL is 246°, 31%, 45% — a cool tone within the broader purple group.
Is #564f96 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#564F96 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 7.11:1 — passes WCAG AAA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #564f96?+
The nearest Pantone match for #564F96 (#564F96) is 7679 C Grape Purple, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #564F96 in design

Practical guidance for using #564f96 (#564F96) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #564F96 (#564F96) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 7.1:1 contrast it passes WCAG AAA for body copy. Avoid placing #564f96 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #564F96 (#564F96) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into luxury, beauty, creative, premium subscription products. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if purple runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. 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

#564F96 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

#564F96 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.