#156052 Hex Color
Gloomy teal with grounded depth
#156052 is a dark, muted teal with cool green undertones and low saturation. Its gloomy depth suits healthcare, wellness, technology, and moody brand designs. Use the hex code #156052 as a dominant background with white text, which reaches about a 7.4:1 contrast ratio and supports WCAG AA body text.
Questions about #156052
What is #156052 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #156052 is rgb(21, 96, 82), in HSL hsl(169, 64%, 23%) and in CMYK 78%, 0%, 15%, 62%.
What colors pair well with #156052?
For a balanced palette, #156052 pairs well with white, warm cream, and muted terracotta, adding contrast while preserving its cool, grounded character; charcoal also works as a softer dark companion for text, borders, and secondary panels.
Does #156052 look warm or cool?
#156052 reads as a cool teal because its blue component sits close to its green component while its red component stays low; muted saturation keeps the result restrained rather than bright or icy.
Is #156052 readable on white or black?
#156052 has a 7.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.82:1 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.