#150889 Hex Color
A cold, serious blue-violet with depth
Dark and highly saturated, #150889 sits between blue and violet with a cold, electric undertone. The hex code creates a serious, mysterious mood suited to dark interfaces, security branding, finance, and formal layouts. Use it as a dominant background with white text, which reaches about 14.7:1 contrast, while warm burgundy accents can keep the palette from feeling stark.
Questions about #150889
What is #150889 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #150889 is rgb(21, 8, 137), in HSL hsl(246, 89%, 28%) and in CMYK 85%, 94%, 0%, 46%.
What colors pair well with #150889?
#150889 pairs well with warm burgundy, muted gold, and pale neutrals because those tones offset its cold, saturated blue-violet base without competing for attention in a restrained palette across interfaces and print. Use burgundy for a restrained accent or cream for softer editorial layouts.
Is #150889 readable on white or black?
#150889 has a 14.70:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.42:1 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.