#15656C Hex Color
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#15656c is a dusty, unsaturated cyan with a muted, professional weight. Because this shade is dark, white text stands out clearly at a 6.8:1 contrast ratio, which suits dark-mode backgrounds well. The color carries a serious, cool temperament. Pair this hex code with soft, sandy beiges to keep your palette from feeling too gloomy. It works best as a moody, solid base.
Questions about #15656c
What is #15656c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #15656c is rgb(21, 101, 108), in HSL hsl(185, 67%, 25%) and in CMYK 81%, 6%, 0%, 58%.
What colors pair well with #15656c for a balanced design?
Because #15656c carries a cool and moody weight, it works best when grounded by warm, natural neutrals. Try pairing it with sandy beiges or a warm cream to prevent the overall design from feeling too gloomy or sterile.
Is #15656c readable on white or black?
#15656c has a 6.75:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.10:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.