#002152 Hex Color
Inky blue with steady authority
#002152 is a dark, cool blue with low lightness and an inky, slightly muted appearance. Its serious, dependable character suits finance, security, government, and corporate branding. Use this hex code as a dominant background or for large type, pairing it with burgundy or warm white. White text reads clearly on #002152, meeting WCAG AA contrast for body copy.
Questions about #002152
What is #002152 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #002152 is rgb(0, 33, 82), in HSL hsl(216, 100%, 16%) and in CMYK 100%, 60%, 0%, 68%.
What colors pair well with #002152?
Burgundy and warm white pair well with #002152, balancing its cool, inky depth with warmth and contrast; use burgundy for restrained accents and warm white for text, panels, or open space when you want a polished, less stark palette.
Is #002152 a warm or cool color?
#002152 reads as a cool color because its blue base has low lightness and a slightly muted, inky quality; that coolness supports dependable, serious layouts, especially when balanced with warm white or restrained warm accents.
What mood does #002152 convey?
#002152 conveys a serious, dependable mood through its dark, cool blue base and low lightness, making it a strong choice for finance, security, government, and corporate interfaces that need a calm, authoritative visual tone.
Is #002152 readable on white or black?
#002152 has a 15.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.33:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.