#152D2E Hex Color
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Dark cyan with heavy gray undertones, #152d2e works as a near-black base for moody interfaces, dark mode layouts, and aerospace or tech branding. Its low saturation keeps it subdued, so let it carry large surfaces while brighter accents do the talking. White text reads clearly on it at about 14.5:1 contrast. The hex code #152d2e also flatters warm coral and brass details.
Questions about #152d2e
What is #152d2e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #152d2e is rgb(21, 45, 46), in HSL hsl(182, 37%, 13%) and in CMYK 54%, 2%, 0%, 82%.
What colors pair well with #152d2e?
Warm accents like coral, brass, and terracotta lift #152d2e without clashing, since its muted teal base needs some warmth to stay lively. Soft sage and off-white also work for quieter palettes.
Is #152d2e dark enough for white body text?
Yes. White text on #152d2e reaches about 14.5:1 contrast, well past the 4.5:1 that WCAG AA requires for body text, so small type stays readable on it.
Is #152d2e readable on white or black?
#152d2e has a 14.51:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.44:1 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.