#154199 Hex Color
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#154199 is a dark, cool blue with strong saturation and a slightly violet cast. Its serious, controlled character suits corporate branding, finance, security, government, and technology interfaces. Use it as a dominant background or bold accent, then soften it with warm neutrals or burgundy. White text reaches about 9.3:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for small body text. The hex code is #154199.
Questions about #154199
What is #154199 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #154199 is rgb(21, 65, 153), in HSL hsl(220, 76%, 34%) and in CMYK 86%, 58%, 0%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #154199?
#154199 pairs well with warm neutrals and burgundy, which balance its cool, saturated blue while preserving a formal, dependable look for branding, editorial layouts, and interface accents that need structure without looking severe. Cream, sand, or muted gold can soften the overall palette.
Is #154199 readable on white or black?
#154199 has a 9.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.24:1 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.