#151D2C Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #151d2c is a blueish shade with low saturation and an almost-grey, inky finish. It brings mystery and control to interfaces, finance, security, and technology branding. Use it as a dominant dark background, then add brighter text or restrained burgundy accents for contrast. The hex code #151d2c supports white body text at about 16.9:1 contrast.
Questions about #151d2c
What is #151d2c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #151d2c is rgb(21, 29, 44), in HSL hsl(219, 35%, 13%) and in CMYK 52%, 34%, 0%, 83%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #151d2c?
#151d2c pairs well with warm burgundy, muted copper, and soft off-white, which add contrast without erasing its restrained blue character in interface palettes and editorial layouts built around a clear visual hierarchy. Keep #151d2c dominant, using warm tones for buttons, data highlights, or small accents.
Is #151d2c readable on white or black?
#151d2c has a 16.88:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.24:1 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.