#15131A Hex Color

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A nearly black purple, #15131a has a muted, ashy quality that feels serious, mysterious, and grounded. Its very low lightness suits dark-mode interfaces, moody branding, and luxury layouts, though large solid areas can feel heavy without lighter accents. The hex code #15131a supports highly legible white text, with about an 18.4:1 contrast ratio.

Questions about #15131a

What is #15131a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #15131a is rgb(21, 19, 26), in HSL hsl(257, 16%, 9%) and in CMYK 19%, 27%, 0%, 90%.
What colors pair well with #15131a?
Soft white, pale lavender, dusty mauve, and muted blue-gray create clear, refined pairings with #15131a, while warmer accents can soften its cool, mysterious base without competing with its deep value.
What mood does #15131a create?
It creates a serious, mysterious mood; its near-black value adds drama while the muted purple undertone keeps it distinctive, making it useful for dark-mode surfaces and luxury layouts with lighter accents.
Is #15131a readable on white or black?
#15131a has a 18.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.13:1 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.