#154C48 Hex Color

A grounded deep teal with serious undertones

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This dusty, unsaturated teal feels serious and grounded. With its deep, cool undertones, #154c48 functions best as a dominant base for moody UI designs or tech-forward branding. It offers exceptional contrast against white text, making it a functional choice for readable body copy. Because of its muted character, pair it with warm metallics or soft creams to keep the overall palette from appearing too flat.

Questions about #154c48

What is #154c48 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #154c48 is rgb(21, 76, 72), in HSL hsl(176, 57%, 19%) and in CMYK 72%, 0%, 5%, 70%.
What colors pair well with #154c48 for UI design?
This deep teal works best when balanced against light, warm neutrals like cream or beige, which prevent the palette from feeling too flat. For accents, consider pairing it with metallic golds or muted copper tones to lift the composition's mood.
Is #154c48 readable on white or black?
#154c48 has a 9.72:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.15:1 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.