#152322 Hex Color
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A near-black teal with heavy, dusty undertones, #152322 anchors a palette without the harshness of pure black. This deep shade performs best as a full-screen background for moody digital interfaces or as a supporting base in branding. Because it offers high contrast with light text, it remains readable even at small sizes. The hex code for this sophisticated, muted blue-green is #152322.
Questions about #152322
What is #152322 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #152322 is rgb(21, 35, 34), in HSL hsl(176, 25%, 11%) and in CMYK 40%, 0%, 3%, 86%.
How does #152322 perform in UI design compared to pure black?
#152322 functions as a softer, more sophisticated base than standard black, providing enough depth to ground a layout without overwhelming it. It excels as a full-screen background for soft-white or cream typography, maintaining high readability.
Which colors best complement the near-black teal of #152322?
Because #152322 has distinct blue-green undertones, it pairs beautifully with warm neutrals like warm-gray or muted terracotta. For a more balanced, professional look, try pairing it with muted-gold accents to highlight the depth of the dark teal.
Is #152322 readable on white or black?
#152322 has a 16.21:1 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.