#15292E Hex Color
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Dark cyan, muted almost to charcoal. The hex code #15292e works best as a dominant base or dark mode background, where its low saturation keeps interfaces moody without going flat black. White text reads clearly on it at about 15.1:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA. Pair it with dusty coral or warm amber to lift the gloom.
Questions about #15292e
What is #15292e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #15292e is rgb(21, 41, 46), in HSL hsl(192, 37%, 13%) and in CMYK 54%, 11%, 0%, 82%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
What text color works best on #15292e?
White text is the safest choice, reaching about 15.1:1 contrast, well above the WCAG AA minimum of 4.5:1. Mid-tone colors lose legibility on it, so keep body copy light.
What colors pair well with #15292e?
Dusty coral and warm amber lift its gloomy undertone without breaking the mood. For a quieter palette, pale sand or muted sage keeps things soft.
Is #15292e readable on white or black?
#15292e has a 15.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.38:1 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.