#151E35 Hex Color
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#151e35 is a dark, muted blue with inky depth and subtle gray undertones. Its low saturation creates a serious, controlled mood suited to finance, security, government, and technology branding. Use it as a dominant background or dark-mode base, pairing it with burgundy or warm ivory. White text reads clearly, with about 16.5:1 contrast. The hex code is #151e35.
Questions about #151e35
What is #151e35 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #151e35 is rgb(21, 30, 53), in HSL hsl(223, 43%, 15%) and in CMYK 60%, 43%, 0%, 79%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #151e35?
What mood does #151e35 create?
#151e35 reads as a cool, controlled blue because its low saturation and subtle gray undertones mute vividness, giving dark interfaces a serious, dependable mood without feeling stark or overly harsh. It can anchor dark-mode layouts, dashboards, and security-oriented products.
Is #151e35 readable on white or black?
#151e35 has a 16.54:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.26:1 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.