#153A5E Hex Color
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#153a5e is a dark, muted navy with cool blue undertones and a slightly dusty, ashy finish. Its low lightness creates a serious, steady mood suited to finance, security, technology, and formal branding. Use the hex code as a dominant background with white text, which reaches about 11.7:1 contrast and supports readable body copy.
Questions about #153a5e
What is #153a5e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #153a5e is rgb(21, 58, 94), in HSL hsl(210, 63%, 23%) and in CMYK 78%, 38%, 0%, 63%.
What colors pair well with #153a5e?
#153a5e pairs well with burgundy, muted terracotta, and warm off-white because its cool, dusty blue gains contrast from restrained warm accents and softer light neutrals in editorial, corporate, or interface palettes. Use burgundy sparingly for emphasis, while off-white keeps layouts formal without starkness.
Is #153a5e readable on white or black?
#153a5e has a 11.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.79:1 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.