Color #15424A Color / Colour Code #15424A
This page shows the hex color code for color #15424a (#15424A). The colour is a cyan tone with 56% saturation and 19% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #15424A against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#15424A paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 159, 189, and 219 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 189, 309, and 69 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #15424A
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 189 and saturation at 56%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 189 to 234 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 189 with its complement at 9 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #15424A
Lightness variations at hue 189 and 56% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #15424A
Design Use Cases for #15424A
Balanced UI Color
At 56% saturation, #15424A strikes a balance between vibrancy and restraint. This makes it versatile for primary UI elements like navigation bars, card headers, and form accents. It draws attention without overwhelming adjacent content.
Deep Accent & Text Color
#15424A at 19% lightness is dark enough for readable body text on light backgrounds while retaining its cyan character. Use for headings, emphasized text, or deep accent borders. It provides contrast without the harshness of pure black.
Clarity & Technology
#15424A is in the cyan spectrum (hue 189). Cyan evokes technology, clarity, and innovation. It works well for tech product interfaces, data visualization accents, loading indicators, and futuristic design themes. Cyan provides a modern alternative to traditional blues.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #15424A (hue 189) to its complement at hue 9. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 219. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #15424a, #4c1d15);
CSS Code for #15424A
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About Color #15424A (#15424A)
#15424A is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 21 red, 66 green, and 74 blue. The blue channel is dominant by a ratio of 3.5:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 189 degrees with 56% saturation and 19% lightness, placing it in the cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #15424A is 53/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This appears dark to the human eye, so pair it with light text for adequate readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 72% cyan, 11% magenta, 0% yellow, and 71% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #15424A against white is 10.99:1 and against black is 1.91:1. This exceeds the AAA requirement (7:1) for normal text on white, making it excellent for body text and small UI labels on light backgrounds.
The complementary colour #4C1D15 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #15424A. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #154C39 and #15284C, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #15424A?
- #15424A is Color #15424A, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(21, 66, 74), HSL(189, 56%, 19%), and CMYK(72%, 11%, 0%, 71%). Its perceived brightness is 53/255.
- Is #15424A accessible for text?
- Against white, #15424A has a contrast ratio of 10.99:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 1.91:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #15424A?
- The complementary colour is #4C1D15 (hue 9). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #154C39 and #15284C. The triadic palette adds #4C1543 and #434C15 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #15424A in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #15424a; or rgb(21, 66, 74); or hsl(189, 56%, 19%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 189 56% 19%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.