Information about #152E37 color

#152E37 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #152E37 is classified in the Register under the Azure Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(21, 46, 55) (8.2% red, 18% green, 21.6% blue), or CMYK 13 / 4 / 0 / 78 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #152E37 reads as a pleasantly vivid sky-leaning azure and carries a shadowy depth. Expect to see shades like this in moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is very close to Billabong (#173141). Nearby in the Register you will also find Madagascar (#172E2C) and Dark (#1B2431).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(21, 46, 55)), which gives #152E37 its character. On this background, white text reaches a 14.2:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.5:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:78) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#152E37 color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#152E37 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 #152E37

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

Billabong color link
Billabong

#173141

Madagascar color link
Madagascar

#172E2C

Dark color link
Dark

#1B2431

Magnum color link
Magnum

#112331

Blue Night color link
Blue Night

#1F263B

Yankees Blue color link
Yankees Blue

#1C2841

Bledisloe color link
Bledisloe

#19282B

Loch Ness color link
Loch Ness

#072F37

Dark Knight color link
Dark Knight

#232D36

Nordic color link
Nordic

#1D393C

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#152E37
  • RGB21, 46, 55
  • CMYK13, 4, 0, 78
  • CSSrgb(21, 46, 55)
  • HSL196°, 45%, 15%
  • HSL Precise195.882°, 44.737%, 14.902%
  • HSV196°, 62%, 22%
  • HSB196°, 62%, 22%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.082
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.180
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.216
  • GLSLvec3(0.082, 0.180, 0.216)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.082, 0.180, 0.216, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.082, 0.180, 0.216)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB8.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB18%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB21.6%
  • Color FamilyAzure
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID152E37
  • DECIMAL ID1388087
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01