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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#152B49 — Onyx
#152B49 is a dark moderately saturated blue sitting at 215° 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 #152B49
- f3f7fc
- cfddf1
- aac3e6
- 86aadc
- 6290d1
- 3d77c7
- 3061a5
- 254c81
- 1b365c
- 102138
- 060c14
Color schemes using #152B49
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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#152B49 FAQ
What color is #152B49?
#152B49 is a shade of onyx in the blue family. It has a hue of 215 degrees, 55% saturation and 18% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #152B49?
#152B49 is rgb(21, 43, 73) in RGB, hsl(215, 55%, 18%) in HSL, and cmyk(71%, 41%, 0%, 71%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #152B49?
White text on this background reaches 14.25:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.47:1.
What colors go well with #152B49?
Its direct complement is #473215. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #471915 and #434715 gives you contrast without the vibration.