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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#152B47 — Onyx
#152B47 is a dark moderately saturated blue sitting at 214° 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 #152B47
- f3f7fb
- cfdef1
- abc5e6
- 87abdb
- 6392d0
- 3f79c6
- 3163a4
- 264d80
- 1b375c
- 112238
- 060c14
Color schemes using #152B47
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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#152B47 FAQ
What color is #152B47?
#152B47 is a shade of onyx in the blue family. It has a hue of 214 degrees, 54% saturation and 18% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #152B47?
#152B47 is rgb(21, 43, 71) in RGB, hsl(214, 54%, 18%) in HSL, and cmyk(70%, 39%, 0%, 72%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #152B47?
White text on this background reaches 14.3:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.47:1.
What colors go well with #152B47?
Its direct complement is #473115. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #471815 and #434715 gives you contrast without the vibration.