#565F71 Color Information

Hex color code: #565F71

The hex color #565F71 is a understated blue with RGB values of (86, 95, 113) and HSL of (220°, 14%, 39%). It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameDark Slate Blue

HEX

#565F71

RGB

86, 95, 113

HSL

220°, 14%, 39%

CMYK

24%, 16%, 0%, 56%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #565F71;
background-color: #565F71;
border-color: #565F71;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #565F71;
border: 2px solid #565F71;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#565F71]
text-[#565F71]
border-[#565F71]
shadow-[0_0_10px_565F71]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #565F71, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #565F71; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #565F71; color: #FFFFFF; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #565F71; background-color: #565F7115; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #565F7120; border-left: 4px solid #565F71; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #565F71; }

Related Colors

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #565F71 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

86, 95, 113

Red: 86 / Green: 95 / Blue: 113

HSL

220°, 14%, 39%

Hue: 220° / Saturation: 14% / Lightness: 39%

CMYK

24%, 16%, 0%, 56%

Cyan: 24% / Magenta: 16% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 56%

What color is #565F71?

#565F71 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

716856

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #565F71 to RGB:

rgb(86, 95, 113)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #565F71 to HSL:

hsl(220, 14%, 39%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #565F71 to CMYK:

cmyk(24%, 16%, 0%, 56%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A balanced blue tone, #565F71 has RGB (86, 95, 113) and HSL (220°, 14%, 39%). Known for evoking balance and subtlety, this desaturated neutral is typically applied in digital products. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #565F71 is #716856, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #566D71.

Use #565F71 in CSS: color: #565F71 or background-color: #565F71. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #565F71

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 3.27:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #565F71?

#565F71 is a balanced blue color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #565F71?

#565F71 in RGB is (86, 95, 113) - 86 red, 95 green, and 113 blue.

How to use #565F71 in CSS?

Use #565F71 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #565F71?

#716856 (complementary), #566D71 (analogous), and #353A46 (lighter shade) work well with #565F71.