#151825 Hex Color
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#151825 is an inky, desaturated indigo that approaches near-black. Because of its extremely low lightness, it functions best as a dark background or a grounding neutral rather than an accent. This shade provides excellent contrast for white text, making it a reliable choice for dark mode UI. Use it to bring a serious, moody atmosphere to your designs without the harshness of pure black.
Questions about #151825
What is #151825 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #151825 is rgb(21, 24, 37), in HSL hsl(229, 28%, 11%) and in CMYK 43%, 35%, 0%, 85%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
How does #151825 compare to pure black in web design?
#151825 functions as a superior alternative to pure black because its subtle indigo undertone feels less jarring on the eyes. It adds depth and a professional, moody quality to dark mode interfaces while maintaining excellent readability for light text overlays.
What color palettes work best with #151825?
#151825 pairs beautifully with crisp white for modern minimalism or soft, muted tones like sage and dusty rose for sophisticated contrast. Avoid pairing it with other dark, saturated colors, as they may become indistinguishable against such a deep base.
Is #151825 readable on white or black?
#151825 has a 17.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.18:1 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.