#15001C Hex Color
Almost-black depth with cool violet restraint
Almost black with a subtle purple undertone, #15001c feels somber, controlled, and highly formal. Its near-black lightness suits luxury branding, editorial layouts, dark-mode interfaces, and large typography, though it can look muddy in broad flat areas. Use it as a dominant base with restrained metallic or muted gray accents. White text reads clearly against this hex code.
Questions about #15001c
What is #15001c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #15001c is rgb(21, 0, 28), in HSL hsl(285, 100%, 5%) and in CMYK 25%, 100%, 0%, 89%.
What colors pair well with #15001c?
The hex color #15001c pairs well with white, muted gray, and restrained metallic tones because these accents separate its near-black base while preserving its formal, subtly purple character without adding visual noise.
Does #15001c look warm or cool?
The hex color #15001c reads as a cool near-black because its purple hue leans toward blue rather than red, giving the shade a restrained, slightly nocturnal mood in most palettes. Warm metallic or cream accents can soften that cool impression.
Is #15001c readable on white or black?
#15001c has a 20.02:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.04:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.