#154770 Hex Color
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#154770 is a dark, muted blue with cool undertones and a serious, dependable presence. Its low saturation gives interfaces a restrained, slightly gloomy feel, while its deep value supports authority and focus. Use this hex code for finance, security, government, or corporate backgrounds, with white text for strong readability at about 9.7:1 contrast.
Questions about #154770
What is #154770 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #154770 is rgb(21, 71, 112), in HSL hsl(207, 68%, 26%) and in CMYK 81%, 37%, 0%, 56%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #154770?
#154770 pairs especially well with muted warm accents such as burgundy and terracotta, adding contrast without breaking its formal character; pale blue-gray and soft cream preserve a restrained tone in larger areas.
Where does #154770 work best in a design?
Use #154770 as a dominant background, header, or navigation color when a project needs controlled authority, since its dark, muted finish suits finance, security, government, corporate, and nautical interfaces better than playful or high-energy layouts.
Is #154770 readable on white or black?
#154770 has a 9.69:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.16:1 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.