#151772 Hex Color
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This deep, intense indigo acts as a formal and authoritative base for corporate or high-end branding. Because it is highly saturated, it serves best as a dominant color rather than a subtle accent. Pair it with crisp white text for excellent readability, as the hex code #151772 creates a solid 15.0:1 contrast ratio that ensures accessibility in dark mode interfaces.
Questions about #151772
What is #151772 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #151772 is rgb(21, 23, 114), in HSL hsl(239, 69%, 26%) and in CMYK 82%, 80%, 0%, 55%.
What colors pair well with #151772 for a professional look?
Pair #151772 with crisp white to maintain high readability, or introduce soft cream or light silver to create a sophisticated, balanced contrast. These pairings allow the deep indigo to remain the dominant, authoritative anchor of your design scheme.
Is #151772 readable on white or black?
#151772 has a 15.02:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.39:1 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.