#153653 Hex Color
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#153653 is a dark, muted blue with cool gray undertones and low saturation. Its dim, navy-like character gives interfaces and brand identities a serious, dependable feel, making it useful for finance, technology, government, and security design. Use this hex code as a dominant background with white text, which achieves about a 12.5:1 contrast ratio for clear body text.
Questions about #153653
What is #153653 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #153653 is rgb(21, 54, 83), in HSL hsl(208, 60%, 20%) and in CMYK 75%, 35%, 0%, 67%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
Is #153653 warm or cool?
#153653 reads as a cool blue because its low-saturation navy base carries gray undertones rather than yellow or red warmth. It creates a serious, dependable mood in interfaces, identity systems, and other structured visual designs.
What colors pair well with #153653?
Pair #153653 with white or soft gray for crisp contrast, or warm accents such as terracotta and burgundy to offset its cool gray undertones. Pale blue and muted neutrals also support its restrained, professional mood.
Is #153653 readable on white or black?
#153653 has a 12.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.68:1 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.