#152935 Hex Color
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#152935 is a dark, desaturated blue with strong grey undertones. It functions best as a dominant base for serious, moody interface designs rather than an accent. Because of its extreme darkness, white text is essential for legibility. Pair this color with muted metallics or cream instead of stark white to avoid a harsh, washed-out look. The hex code for this shade is #152935.
Questions about #152935
What is #152935 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #152935 is rgb(21, 41, 53), in HSL hsl(203, 43%, 15%) and in CMYK 60%, 23%, 0%, 79%.
Does #152935 read as warm or cool?
Because #152935 sits on the blue spectrum with significant grey desaturation, it reads as a cool, neutral anchor. It avoids the icy brightness of pure blues, offering a subdued and sophisticated feel that works well in minimal, high-contrast interface designs.
What colors pair effectively with #152935?
To balance the deep intensity of #152935, use soft creams, warm beiges, or muted metallics instead of stark white. These lighter, warmer tones prevent the interface from appearing too harsh or clinical while maintaining the readability required for dark, professional aesthetic projects.
Is #152935 readable on white or black?
#152935 has a 14.99:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.40:1 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.