#150E61 Hex Color
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Dark indigo #150e61 has a cool, strongly saturated character with a serious, mysterious feel. It works well as a dominant background for dark-mode interfaces, spiritual brands, night-sky themes, and formal layouts. Pair it with burgundy or muted gold for richness. The hex code #150e61 supports clear white text, offering about a 16.6:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #150e61
What is #150e61 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #150e61 is rgb(21, 14, 97), in HSL hsl(245, 75%, 22%) and in CMYK 78%, 86%, 0%, 62%.
What colors pair well with #150e61?
#150e61 pairs well with muted gold or burgundy, which add warmth and richness without competing with its deep indigo base; soft lavender can create a quieter, more restrained palette for interfaces, branding, or editorial layouts.
Does #150e61 read as warm or cool?
#150e61 reads as distinctly cool because its blue-violet base dominates the small amount of red in its RGB mix; its strong saturation makes the shade feel more dramatic and focused than soft or earthy, especially against pale neutrals.
Is #150e61 readable on white or black?
#150e61 has a 16.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.26:1 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.