#15274E Hex Color
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#15274e is a dark, muted blue with cool navy undertones and a matte, low-saturation finish. Its serious, stable character suits finance, technology, government, and formal branding. Use the hex code as a dominant UI background or supporting tone with burgundy accents. White text achieves strong contrast, making it suitable for accessible body copy.
Questions about #15274e
What is #15274e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #15274e is rgb(21, 39, 78), in HSL hsl(221, 58%, 19%) and in CMYK 73%, 50%, 0%, 69%.
What colors pair well with #15274e?
#15274e works well with white, soft neutrals, and restrained burgundy accents; its cool navy base also benefits from warm tan or muted gold details that add contrast without weakening its formal mood.
Does #15274e read as warm or cool?
#15274e reads as a cool, serious navy because its blue channel is much stronger than its red channel, while low saturation keeps the shade muted, matte, and understated.
Is #15274e readable on white or black?
#15274e has a 14.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.43:1 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.