#154C65 Hex Color
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#154c65 is a dark, muted blue with cool teal undertones and low saturation. Its shadowed character suggests seriousness, reliability, and control, making it effective for finance, technology, government, and nautical branding. Use it as a dominant background with white text, which reaches about 9.3:1 contrast. The hex code for this color is #154c65.
Questions about #154c65
What is #154c65 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #154c65 is rgb(21, 76, 101), in HSL hsl(199, 66%, 24%) and in CMYK 79%, 25%, 0%, 60%.
What colors pair well with #154c65?
#154c65 pairs well with warm off-whites, pale blue-gray, muted gold, and terracotta accents, which soften its cool, controlled base without overwhelming it; use lighter neutrals for spacious layouts and warmer accents for buttons or highlights.
Is #154c65 readable on white or black?
#154c65 has a 9.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.25:1 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.