#157A85 Hex Color
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#157a85 is a cool, muted cyan with a dark, blue-green cast and restrained saturation. Its refreshing tone supports trust and clear thinking without feeling loud. The hex code #157a85 works well as a supporting color in technology, communication, and productivity interfaces, especially with white text for readable small body copy.
Questions about #157a85
What is #157a85 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #157a85 is rgb(21, 122, 133), in HSL hsl(186, 73%, 30%) and in CMYK 84%, 8%, 0%, 48%.
What colors pair well with #157a85?
#157a85 pairs well with warm off-white, pale sand, or terracotta, which soften its cool blue-green cast and add contrast without overpowering it; use those warmer tones for buttons, illustrations, or small accents beside a restrained cyan base.
Is #157a85 readable on white or black?
#157a85 has a 5.05:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.15:1 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.