#155585 Hex Color
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Dark blue with a muted, slate-like edge. #155585 reads steady and serious, which suits finance dashboards, healthcare portals, and dark UI backgrounds. Its low saturation keeps it calm rather than bold, and it looks richer next to warm terracotta or soft cream than next to plain gray. White text on this hex code hits about 7.9:1 contrast, so small body text passes WCAG AA with room to spare.
Questions about #155585
What is #155585 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #155585 is rgb(21, 85, 133), in HSL hsl(206, 73%, 30%) and in CMYK 84%, 36%, 0%, 48%.
What colors pair well with #155585?
Warm accents like terracotta and soft cream bring out its depth, while charcoal keeps a palette subdued. Muted mid-grays are a weak match because they can make it read muddy.
Is #155585 readable on white or black?
#155585 has a 7.86:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.66:1 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.