#158DC4 Hex Color
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#158dc4 is a medium, cool blue with moderate saturation and a slight cyan undertone. Its steady appearance suggests trust and reliability in security, finance, healthcare, and technology branding. Use it as a supporting color beside charcoal or warm gray instead of a full-page background. The hex code #158dc4 supports black body text at about 5.6:1 contrast.
Questions about #158dc4
What is #158dc4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #158dc4 is rgb(21, 141, 196), in HSL hsl(199, 81%, 43%) and in CMYK 89%, 28%, 0%, 23%.
What colors pair well with #158dc4?
#158dc4 pairs well with charcoal and warm gray, which temper its cool cyan undertone without competing with its moderate saturation. Use white for a brighter, higher-contrast look, or add a warm accent for visual balance.
Is #158dc4 readable on white or black?
#158dc4 has a 3.72:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.63:1 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.