#153851 Hex Color
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#153851 is a dark, muted blue with cool gray undertones and low saturation. Its gloomy depth feels serious and dependable, making it a strong base for finance, technology, government, or corporate interfaces. Use it as a dominant background with white text, which reaches about 12.2:1 contrast. The hex code for this navy shade is #153851.
Questions about #153851
What is #153851 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #153851 is rgb(21, 56, 81), in HSL hsl(205, 59%, 20%) and in CMYK 74%, 31%, 0%, 68%.
What colors pair well with #153851?
#153851 pairs well with white, cool gray, and muted burgundy because these pairings add contrast while preserving its dark, formal character instead of competing with its low-saturation blue base and depth. Reserve burgundy for small accents and use pale gray for supporting surfaces.
Is #153851 readable on white or black?
#153851 has a 12.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.71:1 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.