Information about #152D2E color

#152D2E color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #152D2E is classified in the Register under the Cyan Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Dark brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(21, 45, 46) — 8.2% red, 17.6% green, 18% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 10 / 0 / 0 / 82. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#152D2E presents itself as a softly balanced water-like cyan — one that carries a shadowy depth. It is a natural fit for moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Madagascar (#172E2C). Nearby in the Register you will also find Bledisloe (#19282B) and Maystone (#0E2A2A).

The recipe behind #152D2E is rgb(21, 45, 46), with blue as the dominant ingredient. On this background, white text reaches a 14.5:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.4:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:82), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. No one has named #152D2E so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#152D2E color variations

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#152D2E color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #152D2E

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Madagascar color link
Madagascar

#172E2C

Bledisloe color link
Bledisloe

#19282B

Maystone color link
Maystone

#0E2A2A

Kermadec color link
Kermadec

#1D2C2A

Sentry color link
Sentry

#1C2728

Black Pearl color link
Black Pearl

#1E272C

Magnum color link
Magnum

#112331

Dark color link
Dark

#1B2431

Cardin Green color link
Cardin Green

#1B3427

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#152D2E
  • RGB21, 45, 46
  • CMYK10, 0, 0, 82
  • CSSrgb(21, 45, 46)
  • HSL182°, 37%, 13%
  • HSL Precise182.4°, 37.313%, 13.137%
  • HSV182°, 54%, 18%
  • HSB182°, 54%, 18%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.082
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.176
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.180
  • GLSLvec3(0.082, 0.176, 0.180)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.082, 0.176, 0.180, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.082, 0.176, 0.180)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB8.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB17.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB18%
  • Color FamilyCyan
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID152D2E
  • DECIMAL ID1387822
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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