#152327 Hex Color
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#152327 is a dark, desaturated cyan that leans heavily into grey. Its somber mood makes it an excellent choice for moody UI backgrounds or high-contrast dark mode interfaces. Because this hex code offers a high 16.1:1 contrast ratio against white, it remains perfectly legible for text. Pair it with soft cream or warm white to soften its serious, technical edge.
Questions about #152327
What is #152327 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #152327 is rgb(21, 35, 39), in HSL hsl(193, 30%, 12%) and in CMYK 46%, 10%, 0%, 85%.
What colors pair best with #152327 for a balanced palette?
Is #152327 readable on white or black?
#152327 has a 16.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.30:1 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.