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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#152C40 — Onyx
#152C40 is a dark moderately saturated blue sitting at 208° 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 #152C40
- f3f8fb
- d0e1f0
- adcae4
- 89b4d9
- 669dcd
- 4286c2
- 346ea1
- 29567e
- 1d3e5a
- 122537
- 060d13
Color schemes using #152C40
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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#152C40 FAQ
What color is #152C40?
#152C40 is a shade of onyx in the blue family. It has a hue of 208 degrees, 51% saturation and 17% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #152C40?
#152C40 is rgb(21, 44, 64) in RGB, hsl(208, 51%, 17%) in HSL, and cmyk(67%, 31%, 0%, 75%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #152C40?
White text on this background reaches 14.32:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.47:1.
What colors go well with #152C40?
Its direct complement is #412A15. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #411517 and #414015 gives you contrast without the vibration.