#153F81 Hex Color
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This dark, authoritative blue carries a grounded, professional weight without feeling oppressive. Because it maintains strong contrast against white text, #153f81 works effectively as a full-page background or a solid block in corporate interface design. It pairs well with soft gold accents to modernize traditional nautical palettes. The hex code for this deep navy shade is #153f81.
Questions about #153f81
What is #153f81 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #153f81 is rgb(21, 63, 129), in HSL hsl(217, 72%, 29%) and in CMYK 84%, 51%, 0%, 49%.
What design palettes pair best with #153f81?
Because #153f81 carries significant visual weight, it works best when balanced against lighter neutrals or vibrant accents. Pair this deep navy with soft gold for a nautical feel or crisp white for clean, modern corporate layouts.
Is #153f81 readable on white or black?
#153f81 has a 10.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.05:1 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.