#15234C Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #15234c is a cool blue with inky depth and subtle violet undertones. Its low lightness creates a serious, stable feel suited to finance, technology, government, and formal branding. Use it as a dominant UI or brand background with white text, which offers about 15.3:1 contrast. The hex code for this color is #15234c.
Questions about #15234c
What is #15234c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #15234c is rgb(21, 35, 76), in HSL hsl(225, 57%, 19%) and in CMYK 72%, 54%, 0%, 70%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #15234c?
Pair #15234c with white for crisp contrast, pale blue or cool gray for a restrained interface, and muted gold or soft peach for warmth; complementary yellow-orange accents can make the palette feel more energetic.
Does #15234c read as warm or cool?
#15234c reads as a cool blue because its blue channel dominates and its subtle violet cast reinforces the cool impression; its low brightness adds a serious, stable mood suited to navigation, dashboards, corporate backgrounds, and formal branding.
Is #15234c readable on white or black?
#15234c has a 15.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.37:1 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.