#1515EA Hex Color
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A dark, saturated blue. #1515ea carries real intensity despite its depth, so it works best as an accent or button color rather than a full background. White text sits on it at roughly 9.0:1 contrast, well past AA for body copy. The hex code flatters warm neutrals like cream, which soften its cool edge.
Questions about #1515ea
What is #1515ea in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1515ea is rgb(21, 21, 234), in HSL hsl(240, 84%, 50%) and in CMYK 91%, 91%, 0%, 8%.
What colors pair well with #1515ea?
Warm neutrals like cream, tan, and soft coral balance its cool intensity, while gold accents add richness. Keep the rest of the palette simple so this blue stays the focal point.
Is #1515ea readable on white or black?
#1515ea has a 9.02:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.32:1 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.