#151F3D Hex Color
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Dark interfaces and formal branding often start with a shade like this. #151f3d is a deep, ashy navy with very low saturation, so it reads steady rather than lively. Its cool, ink-dark base works well as a dominant background, and white text hits about 16.2:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA. Pair it with muted gold or burgundy instead of gray, which can flatten it.
Questions about #151f3d
What is #151f3d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #151f3d is rgb(21, 31, 61), in HSL hsl(225, 49%, 16%) and in CMYK 66%, 49%, 0%, 76%.
What colors pair well with #151f3d?
Muted gold, burgundy, and dusty rose all bring warmth to #151f3d without clashing with its cool undertone. Plain gray tends to muddy it, so favor pairings with some warmth or brightness.
Is #151f3d readable on white or black?
#151f3d has a 16.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.29:1 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.