#15374A Hex Color
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A desaturated, moody blue, #15374a carries a dusty, ashy quality that leans cold. It functions well as a stable, professional background for corporate or technical interfaces. Because it is quite dark, use white text for readability, as the 12.5:1 contrast ratio is excellent for accessibility. This hex code pairs effectively with soft, muted greys to avoid harsh visual strain.
Questions about #15374a
What is #15374a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #15374a is rgb(21, 55, 74), in HSL hsl(202, 56%, 19%) and in CMYK 72%, 26%, 0%, 71%.
What color palettes work best with #15374a?
Because #15374a is a dark, desaturated blue, it pairs best with soft, muted neutrals to keep the visual tone balanced. Try pairing it with cool beige or crisp, bright accents for a clean, professional contrast that maintains high accessibility.
Is #15374a readable on white or black?
#15374a has a 12.52:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.67:1 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.