#15204A Hex Color
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#15204a is a dark, muted blue with a cool, slightly gray undertone and matte finish. Its low lightness gives interfaces and brand systems a serious, secure character. Use it as a dominant background with burgundy or warm ivory accents; white text has about 15.7:1 contrast. The hex code for this navy shade is #15204a.
Questions about #15204a
What is #15204a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #15204a is rgb(21, 32, 74), in HSL hsl(228, 56%, 19%) and in CMYK 72%, 57%, 0%, 71%.
What colors pair well with #15204a?
Warm ivory creates clear, balanced contrast with #15204a, while burgundy adds restrained warmth without weakening its serious, secure character. Use the navy as a dominant background and reserve warmer tones for accents or calls to action.
Does #15204a look warm or cool?
#15204a reads as a cool color because its deep blue base has a slightly gray undertone rather than yellow or red influence. Its muted quality keeps the navy from feeling bright, making it suitable for focused, professional interfaces.
Is #15204a readable on white or black?
#15204a has a 15.70:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.33:1 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.