#153254 Hex Color
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Darker than standard navy and far from black, #153254 is a dusty, ashy blue with gray undertones. Its low saturation reads serious, which suits finance dashboards, uniforms, and dark mode backgrounds. Pair it with burgundy instead of the usual white-on-navy scheme. White text hits about 13:1 contrast here, so small body copy stays legible. Use this hex code as a dominant base.
Questions about #153254
What is #153254 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #153254 is rgb(21, 50, 84), in HSL hsl(212, 60%, 21%) and in CMYK 75%, 40%, 0%, 67%.
What text color works best on #153254?
White text is the safest choice, reaching about 13:1 contrast, which clears WCAG AA for small body text. Light grays also work but cut into your margin for accessibility.
What colors pair well with #153254?
Burgundy and muted ochre warm it up nicely, while soft cream keeps layouts feeling classic. Avoid pairing it with bright blues, which wash out its gray undertones.
Is #153254 readable on white or black?
#153254 has a 12.99:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.61:1 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.