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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#152E41 — Onyx
#152E41 is a dark moderately saturated blue sitting at 206° 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 #152E41
- f3f8fb
- d0e2f0
- adcce4
- 89b6d9
- 66a0cd
- 428bc2
- 3472a1
- 29597e
- 1d405a
- 122737
- 060e13
Color schemes using #152E41
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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#152E41 FAQ
What color is #152E41?
#152E41 is a shade of onyx in the blue family. It has a hue of 206 degrees, 51% saturation and 17% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #152E41?
#152E41 is rgb(21, 46, 65) in RGB, hsl(206, 51%, 17%) in HSL, and cmyk(68%, 29%, 0%, 75%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #152E41?
White text on this background reaches 14.01:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.5:1.
What colors go well with #152E41?
Its direct complement is #412815. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #411518 and #413F15 gives you contrast without the vibration.