#150DAA Hex Color
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#150daa is a highly saturated, very dark blue with a slight violet undertone. Its strong depth gives branding and interfaces a serious, controlled feel, making it useful for security, finance, technology, and government designs. Use it as a dominant background with white text, which provides about 12.6:1 contrast. The hex code for this color is #150daa.
Questions about #150daa
What is #150daa in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #150daa is rgb(21, 13, 170), in HSL hsl(243, 86%, 36%) and in CMYK 88%, 92%, 0%, 33%.
What colors pair well with #150daa?
For balanced palettes, pair #150daa with white or pale gray for clarity, then add a soft lavender or warm yellow accent to offset its cool violet-blue depth without competing with its strong saturation.
Does #150daa feel warm or cool?
#150daa reads as a cool color because its blue base dominates, while a slight violet undertone adds intensity rather than warmth; its deep saturation keeps the result controlled and serious, making it suitable for technology, security, finance, and formal interface designs.
Is #150daa readable on white or black?
#150daa has a 12.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.66:1 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.