#15112B Hex Color
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#15112b is a very dark, muted purple with cool violet undertones and an inky, ashy finish. Its low lightness creates a serious, mysterious mood suited to dark-mode interfaces, gaming, spiritual brands, and luxury packaging. Use the hex code #15112b as a dominant background with white text, which achieves about 18.3:1 contrast.
Questions about #15112b
What is #15112b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #15112b is rgb(21, 17, 43), in HSL hsl(249, 43%, 12%) and in CMYK 51%, 60%, 0%, 83%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #15112b?
#15112b pairs well with white, soft lavender, muted pink, and warm gold accents, which add contrast or soften its cool, inky depth without competing with its dark purple base in a palette. Use white for readable text and warmer accents for buttons or highlights.
Does #15112b read as a warm or cool color?
#15112b reads as a cool, very dark purple because its violet undertones sit closer to blue than red, giving it an inky, serious feel suited to dark backgrounds, focused interfaces, and brands seeking a quiet, mysterious mood.
Is #15112b readable on white or black?
#15112b has a 18.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.14:1 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.