Information about #156157 color

#156157 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #156157 is classified in the Register under the Cyan Color Family, with High Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(21, 97, 87) (8.2% red, 38% green, 34.1% blue), or CMYK 30 / 0 / 4 / 62 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#156157 is a energetic, saturated cyan that carries a shadowy depth. It is a natural fit for night-mode interfaces and high-contrast pairings with light text. In The Official Register of Color Names it is just a few steps away from Dark Green Blue (#1F6357). Nearby in the Register you will also find Tuesday Rising (#0B6A54) and Robin Hood (#167057).

Technically, the mix leans on its green channel (rgb(21, 97, 87)), which gives #156157 its character. If you plan to put text on a #156157 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 7.3:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.9:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:62) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. #156157 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#156157 color variations

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

#156157 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 #156157

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

Robin Hood color link
Robin Hood

#167057

Retro color link
Retro

#1B5256

Eden color link
Eden

#266255

Caesar color link
Caesar

#1B6767

Push Play color link
Push Play

#21584C

Evening Sea color link
Evening Sea

#26604F

Globe color link
Globe

#256761

Dark Opal color link
Dark Opal

#275953

Beatnik color link
Beatnik

#1F4F54

Watercourse color link
Watercourse

#056F57

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#156157
  • RGB21, 97, 87
  • CMYK30, 0, 4, 62
  • CSSrgb(21, 97, 87)
  • HSL172°, 64%, 23%
  • HSL Precise172.105°, 64.407%, 23.137%
  • HSV172°, 78%, 38%
  • HSB172°, 78%, 38%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.082
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.380
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.341
  • GLSLvec3(0.082, 0.380, 0.341)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.082, 0.380, 0.341, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.082, 0.380, 0.341)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB8.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB38%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB34.1%
  • Color FamilyCyan
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID156157
  • DECIMAL ID1401175
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01