#1B154F Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #1b154f is a cool indigo with a slight violet cast and very low lightness. Its gloomy depth suggests seriousness, structure, and mystery, making it effective as a dominant background for moody interfaces, spiritual projects, or formal branding. White text has about 16.6:1 contrast here, so it remains clear at small sizes. The hex code is #1b154f.
Questions about #1b154f
What is #1b154f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1b154f is rgb(27, 21, 79), in HSL hsl(246, 58%, 20%) and in CMYK 66%, 73%, 0%, 69%.
Does #1b154f work well as a background?
#1b154f works well as a dark interface or brand background because its low lightness creates strong separation from light text and bright accents. White text reaches about 16.6:1 contrast, exceeding WCAG AA's 4.5:1 body-text requirement.
What colors pair well with #1b154f?
#1b154f gains warmth beside burgundy or terracotta, while pale lavender and soft gray provide quieter contrast without making the palette feel stark. Use one warm accent sparingly against its dark base to keep the composition controlled.
Is #1b154f readable on white or black?
#1b154f has a 16.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.26:1 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.