#150580 Hex Color
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This intense, hyper-saturated indigo carries a heavy, serious weight. Because it sits so low on the lightness scale, #150580 works best as a moody background or a commanding anchor in corporate branding. It maintains excellent contrast with white text, which helps keep detailed interfaces readable. Use this hex code sparingly as an accent rather than a full-page fill to avoid overwhelming the viewer.
Questions about #150580
What is #150580 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #150580 is rgb(21, 5, 128), in HSL hsl(248, 92%, 26%) and in CMYK 84%, 96%, 0%, 50%.
How should I use #150580 in interface design?
Use #150580 sparingly as a strong accent color or dark background to maintain visual interest without overwhelming the viewer. Because this shade is very saturated, it provides excellent contrast against white text, making it highly effective for readable, professional headers or specific call-to-action buttons.
What color palettes work best with #150580?
This deep indigo creates sophisticated schemes when paired with muted neutrals or high-contrast brights. It creates a balanced look when combined with cream or light gray tones, which soften its intensity while ensuring the text remains legible for users on smaller screens.
Is #150580 readable on white or black?
#150580 has a 15.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.36:1 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.