#152036 Hex Color
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#152036 is a very dark, muted blue with inky gray undertones and low saturation. Its serious, controlled character suits security, finance, government, and technology branding. Use it as a dominant dark background or strong contrast base, then add warm burgundy or brighter text to prevent the palette from feeling flat. White text reads clearly against it with about 16.3:1 contrast. The hex code for this shade is #152036.
Questions about #152036
What is #152036 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #152036 is rgb(21, 32, 54), in HSL hsl(220, 44%, 15%) and in CMYK 61%, 41%, 0%, 79%.
What colors pair well with #152036?
#152036 pairs well with warm burgundy, muted terracotta, and soft cream because their warmth offsets its blue-gray darkness without making the palette feel harsh, especially when those colors appear in buttons, highlights, or small accents.
Is #152036 readable on white or black?
#152036 has a 16.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.29:1 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.