#15A599 Hex Color
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#15a599 is a medium-dark, cool teal with moderate saturation and a clear green undertone. Its restrained intensity gives healthcare, wellness, technology, and hospitality designs a polished, refreshing feel. Use it as a supporting brand color or bold interface accent beside warm white and deep navy. Black text reaches about 6.9:1 contrast, making this hex code suitable behind small body text.
Questions about #15a599
What is #15a599 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #15a599 is rgb(21, 165, 153), in HSL hsl(175, 77%, 36%) and in CMYK 87%, 0%, 7%, 35%.
What colors pair well with #15a599?
#15a599 pairs well with warm white, deep navy, and restrained neutrals, which let its cool teal hue and green undertone stand out without making a layout feel overly bright while keeping interfaces calm and readable.
Does #15a599 look warm or cool?
#15a599 reads as a cool teal because its hue leans green-blue, while its moderate saturation keeps the effect controlled rather than neon across interfaces, packaging, and interiors without losing its refreshing character.
Is #15a599 readable on white or black?
#15a599 has a 3.05:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.87:1 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.