Color swatch image showing #563C54 with RGB(86,60,84) values
Color swatch image showing #563C54 with RGB(86,60,84) values

#563C54 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #563C54 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#563C54 Color Information

#563C54 RGB value is (86, 60, 84). The hex color red value is 86, green is 60, and blue is 84. Its HSL format shows a hue of 305°, saturation of 18 percent, and lightness of 29 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 30 percent, 2 percent, 66 percent.

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#563C54 Color Meaning

Color #563C54 signifies regal mystery, historical weight, and spiritual depth. #563C54 dark, muted violet with red undertones suggests aged wine, imperial textiles, and twilight shadows in sacred spaces. Psychologically, color #563C54 inspires solemnity, introspection, and a connection to tradition and hidden knowledge. #563C54 culturally references medieval mosaics, liturgical vestments, and the opulence of a forgotten empire. Spiritually, color #563C54 represents the sacred mystery, the dignity of age, and the profound depth of faith, embodying a contemplative and majestic gravity.

Color Conversion

Convert #563C54 across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#563C54
RGB
rgb(86, 60, 84)
HSL
hsl(305°, 18%, 29%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 30%, 2%, 66%)
HSV
hsv(305°, 30%, 34%)
XYZ
7.0538 5.8502 9.1449
Yxy
5.8502 0.3199 0.2653
Hunter Lab
24.1872 0.3358 -0.1978
CIE-Lab
29.0315 16.0181 -9.9460

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red86 / 255 (34%)
34%
Green60 / 255 (24%)
24%
Blue84 / 255 (33%)
33%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta30 / 100 (30%)
30%
Yellow2 / 100 (2%)
Key (Black)66 / 100 (66%)
66%

Color Variations

#563C54 harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#563C54 harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #563C54 for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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#563C54

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

9.68:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

9.68:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

9.68:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #563C54 appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#563C54

protanopia

#4b4b4e

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #563C54;

Text Color

color: #563C54;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #563C54;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #563C5440;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #563C54;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #563C54 0%, #362635 100%);

#563C54 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #563C54 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.