#152A2D Hex Color
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With its dark value and muted cyan-blue undertones, #152a2d feels smoky, serious, and mysterious rather than bright or playful. This hex code works well as a dominant background for technology, aerospace, entertainment, and moody interfaces, especially with white text, which has strong contrast at about 15.0:1. Pair it with dusty blue or warm copper for focused accents.
Questions about #152a2d
What is #152a2d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #152a2d is rgb(21, 42, 45), in HSL hsl(188, 36%, 13%) and in CMYK 53%, 7%, 0%, 82%.
What colors pair well with #152a2d?
#152a2d pairs well with dusty blue for a restrained cool palette and copper for contrast that adds energy without overwhelming its dark, smoky base, while preserving a quiet, focused mood.
Does #152a2d read warm or cool?
#152a2d reads as a cool, dark cyan-blue shade because its blue-green undertones outweigh its low-light warmth, giving it a smoky, serious character rather than a bright or playful feel in most palettes. Warm copper or cream accents can soften the overall impression.
Where can #152a2d work well?
#152a2d works well as a dominant background for technology, aerospace, entertainment, and moody interfaces, where its low brightness creates focus and its muted cyan-blue cast adds more character than plain black.
Is #152a2d readable on white or black?
#152a2d has a 14.98:1 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.