#154696 Hex Color
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#154696 is a deep, authoritative navy blue with a formal, dependable character. Darker and more saturated than standard web blues, it carries a subtle cool undertone that suits corporate branding, government interfaces, and financial dashboards. This hex color reads clearly behind white text, reaching roughly 8.9:1 contrast, which clears WCAG AA thresholds for body copy and navigation. Pair #154696 with crisp whites and light grays for a classic professional palette, or with warm golds and ambers for a richer, more traditional look.
Questions about #154696
What is #154696 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #154696 is rgb(21, 70, 150), in HSL hsl(217, 75%, 34%) and in CMYK 86%, 53%, 0%, 41%.
What color is #154696?
#154696 is a deep navy blue with a subtle cool undertone, darker and more saturated than standard web blues.
What colors pair well with #154696?
Crisp whites, light grays, and warm golds all flatter #154696, whether for contrast or a richer traditional palette.
Is #154696 readable on white or black?
#154696 has a 8.94:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.34:1 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.