#15141C Hex Color
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Reach for #15141c when a plain black background feels too flat. This very dark purple, hex code #15141c, carries muted violet undertones that give dark mode interfaces and moody layouts a bit of character. It works best as a dominant base, with white text passing contrast checks at about 18.3:1. Pair it with dusty mauve or soft gold accents instead of bright neons, which overwhelm its low saturation.
Questions about #15141c
What is #15141c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #15141c is rgb(21, 20, 28), in HSL hsl(248, 17%, 9%) and in CMYK 25%, 29%, 0%, 89%.
What colors pair well with #15141c?
Dusty mauve, muted gold, and burnt sienna flatter #15141c without fighting its low saturation. Bright neon accents tend to look harsh against it, so keep pairings soft and desaturated.
Is #15141c readable on white or black?
#15141c has a 18.28:1 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.