#151D9C Hex Color
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Dark, saturated, and just dim enough to feel moody, #151d9c is a navy-leaning blue that reads serious without tipping into black. Its depth suits dark mode backgrounds and finance or tech branding, and white text clears contrast easily on it at about 12.4:1. Pair it with muted gold or burgundy to keep large areas from going flat.
Questions about #151d9c
What is #151d9c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #151d9c is rgb(21, 29, 156), in HSL hsl(236, 76%, 35%) and in CMYK 87%, 81%, 0%, 39%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What text color works best on a #151d9c background?
White text is the safest choice, reaching about 12.4:1 contrast, well above the 4.5:1 needed for WCAG AA body text. Light grays also pass, but test them before committing.
What colors pair well with #151d9c?
Muted gold and burgundy both flatter this navy, adding warmth without fighting its cool base. Soft slate grays make reliable neutral support in UI layouts.
Is #151d9c readable on white or black?
#151d9c has a 12.44:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.68:1 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.