#158B55 Hex Color
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#158b55 is a medium-dark, moderately muted green with a slight blue undertone and steady visual weight. Its grounded character suits sustainability, pharmacy, finance, and organic branding, especially as a supporting tone beside warm cream or soft sand. The hex code #158b55 also supports clear black text at about 4.9:1 contrast for accessible body copy.
Questions about #158b55
What is #158b55 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #158b55 is rgb(21, 139, 85), in HSL hsl(153, 74%, 31%) and in CMYK 85%, 0%, 39%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #158b55?
#158b55 pairs well with warm cream, soft sand, and restrained neutrals, which soften its medium-dark green base; muted terracotta can add warmth without overpowering its slightly blue undertone for balanced branding and interface palettes.
Does #158b55 feel warm or cool?
#158b55 reads slightly cool because its green base carries a blue undertone, though its muted saturation keeps the effect grounded rather than icy or vivid, making it feel steady and natural in layouts that need color without high visual noise.
Is #158b55 readable on white or black?
#158b55 has a 4.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.85:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.