#150837 Hex Color
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#150837 is a very dark, muted purplish violet with cool undertones. Its low lightness creates a serious, mysterious mood suited to luxury branding, gaming interfaces, religious themes, and moody backgrounds. Use it as a dominant dark base with white text, which reaches about 18.7:1 contrast. The hex code is #150837.
Questions about #150837
What is #150837 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #150837 is rgb(21, 8, 55), in HSL hsl(257, 75%, 12%) and in CMYK 62%, 85%, 0%, 78%.
Does #150837 work with white text?
Yes, white text on #150837 reaches about an 18.7:1 contrast ratio, providing excellent readability for body copy and interface labels; black text offers poor separation on this dark violet background.
What colors pair well with #150837?
#150837 pairs well with white for crisp contrast, pale lavender for a tonal palette, and muted gold for a luxurious accent; soft gray can temper its intensity in quieter layouts.
What mood does #150837 create?
Its very dark, cool violet character creates a serious, mysterious mood that suits luxury branding, gaming interfaces, spiritual themes, and immersive dark backgrounds without the brightness of more saturated purples.
Is #150837 readable on white or black?
#150837 has a 18.72:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.12:1 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.