#152750 Hex Color
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#152750 is a dark, muted navy blue with cool undertones and a matte, low-energy appearance. Its restrained saturation gives interfaces, finance brands, security products, and formal layouts a serious, reliable feel. Use it as a dominant background with white text, which achieves about 14.6:1 contrast. The hex code for this blue is #152750.
Questions about #152750
What is #152750 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #152750 is rgb(21, 39, 80), in HSL hsl(222, 58%, 20%) and in CMYK 74%, 51%, 0%, 69%.
What colors pair well with #152750?
Pair #152750 with off-white, soft sand, or terracotta accents to balance its cool navy base. Pale warm tones create readable contrast, while muted blue-gray companions keep the palette restrained and professional.
Does #152750 look warm or cool?
#152750 reads as a cool navy because its blue channel is much stronger than its red and green channels, while its low saturation and dark value keep the result muted, serious, stable, and understated rather than bright or energetic.
Is #152750 readable on white or black?
#152750 has a 14.60:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.43:1 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.