#1520A6 Hex Color
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#1520a6 is a dark navy blue, dim and serious without tipping into black. Its low lightness makes it a strong dominant base for dark mode UI, finance, or nautical design, where a moody, trustworthy feel matters. Pair it with burgundy or warm gold for richness rather than the expected gray. White text on #1520a6 reaches about 11.7:1 contrast, clearing WCAG AA for small body copy.
Questions about #1520a6
What is #1520a6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1520a6 is rgb(21, 32, 166), in HSL hsl(235, 78%, 37%) and in CMYK 87%, 81%, 0%, 35%.
What colors pair well with #1520a6?
Burgundy, warm gold, and muted brass all flatter #1520a6 by adding warmth its deep blue lacks. Skip pale grays, which can look washed out against it.
Is #1520a6 readable on white or black?
#1520a6 has a 11.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.78:1 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.