#157E6B Hex Color
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The hex code #157e6b is a muted, medium-dark teal with cool green undertones. Its moderate saturation feels refreshing and composed, making it useful for healthcare, wellness, and communication branding. Use it as a supporting tone beside warm ivory or deep navy. White text has about 5.0:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA requirements for body text.
Questions about #157e6b
What is #157e6b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #157e6b is rgb(21, 126, 107), in HSL hsl(169, 71%, 29%) and in CMYK 83%, 0%, 15%, 51%.
What colors pair well with #157e6b?
Is #157e6b warm or cool?
#157e6b reads as a cool, composed teal because its green is moderated by blue undertones and medium-dark value. It brings a refreshing, trustworthy mood to healthcare, wellness, communication, and interface designs without the brightness of vivid turquoise.
Is #157e6b readable on white or black?
#157e6b has a 4.96:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.22:1 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.