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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#153B41 — Onyx
#153B41 is a dark moderately saturated teal sitting at 188° 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 #153B41
- f3fafb
- d0ecf0
- addde4
- 89ced9
- 66bfcd
- 42b1c2
- 3492a1
- 29727e
- 1d525a
- 123237
- 061213
Color schemes using #153B41
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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#153B41 FAQ
What color is #153B41?
#153B41 is a shade of onyx in the teal family. It has a hue of 188 degrees, 51% saturation and 17% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #153B41?
#153B41 is rgb(21, 59, 65) in RGB, hsl(188, 51%, 17%) in HSL, and cmyk(68%, 9%, 0%, 75%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #153B41?
White text on this background reaches 12.11:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.73:1.
What colors go well with #153B41?
Its direct complement is #411B15. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #411525 and #413115 gives you contrast without the vibration.