#156699 Hex Color
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A dark, muted blue with a cool, slightly gray cast, #156699 feels serious, reliable, and controlled. Its moderate saturation gives interfaces a steady mood without the heaviness of navy. Use the hex code #156699 as a supporting tone for finance, security, or healthcare branding, with white text for clear small copy and strong contrast.
Questions about #156699
What is #156699 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #156699 is rgb(21, 102, 153), in HSL hsl(203, 76%, 34%) and in CMYK 86%, 33%, 0%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #156699?
#156699 pairs well with white for crisp contrast, pale blue for a restrained monochromatic palette, and warm neutrals such as beige to soften its cool, serious character. Use brighter accents sparingly so the blue remains the visual anchor.
Is #156699 readable on white or black?
#156699 has a 6.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.39:1 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.