#15141A Hex Color
A sophisticated near-black with subtle purple depth
#15141a is a near-black shade with distinct purple undertones. This dusty, dim hue acts as a sophisticated base for dark mode interfaces or moody, atmospheric branding. Because it offers high contrast, white text remains readable and crisp against it. Pair this hex code with gold or silver accents to ground designs in luxury. It feels serious and controlled without being as harsh as pure black.
Questions about #15141a
What is #15141a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #15141a is rgb(21, 20, 26), in HSL hsl(250, 13%, 9%) and in CMYK 19%, 23%, 0%, 90%.
Does #15141a look different from standard black?
#15141a provides a much softer, more sophisticated aesthetic than pure black because of its distinct purple undertones. It avoids the harshness of a flat zero-value black, making it an excellent choice for modern user interfaces that require depth without appearing severe.
What colors pair best with #15141a for a luxury feel?
Pair #15141a with metallic accents like gold or silver to ground your design in high-end luxury. These lighter, reflective tones create a beautiful, high-contrast visual tension against the deep, dusky base of this near-black shade.
Is #15141a readable on white or black?
#15141a has a 18.31:1 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.