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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#152541 — Onyx
#152541 is a dark moderately saturated blue sitting at 218° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
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Tints and shades of #152541
- f3f6fb
- d0dcf0
- adc1e4
- 89a6d9
- 668ccd
- 4271c2
- 345ca1
- 29487e
- 1d345a
- 121f37
- 060b13
Color schemes using #152541
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#152541 FAQ
What color is #152541?
#152541 is a shade of onyx in the blue family. It has a hue of 218 degrees, 51% saturation and 17% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #152541?
#152541 is rgb(21, 37, 65) in RGB, hsl(218, 51%, 17%) in HSL, and cmyk(68%, 43%, 0%, 75%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #152541?
White text on this background reaches 15.3:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.37:1.
What colors go well with #152541?
Its direct complement is #413115. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #411B15 and #3C4115 gives you contrast without the vibration.