#156892 Hex Color
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Muted and moderately dark, #156892 has a cool blue base with a slightly gray, shaded finish. Its restrained saturation gives interfaces a serious, dependable feel without the weight of navy. Use it as a supporting tone with warm ivory or muted copper in finance, technology, and government branding. The hex code #156892 supports white body text at about 6.1:1 contrast.
Questions about #156892
What is #156892 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #156892 is rgb(21, 104, 146), in HSL hsl(200, 75%, 33%) and in CMYK 86%, 29%, 0%, 43%.
Does #156892 read as a warm or cool color?
#156892 reads as a cool, muted blue because its blue base and gray shading limit warmth, creating a calm, dependable impression without the heavier formality often associated with navy in interfaces and branding.
Which colors pair well with #156892?
#156892 pairs well with warm ivory, soft beige, muted copper, and pale blue because these choices balance its cool, shaded base without competing with its restrained saturation in layouts and palettes.
Is #156892 readable on white or black?
#156892 has a 6.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.42:1 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.