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#151A8A color code is #151A8A. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #151a8a.

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#151A8A Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #151A8A is 0.0273. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 13.58:1 against white and 1.55:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#151A8A on white13.58:1AAA
The quick brown fox
#151A8A on black1.55:1Fail
The quick brown fox
White on #151A8A13.58:1AAA
The quick brown fox
Black on #151A8A1.55:1Fail

#151A8A — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #151A8A?+
The hex code for #151A8A is #151A8A. In RGB it's rgb(21, 26, 138), and in HSL it's hsl(237, 74%, 31%).
What is the RGB value of #151A8A?+
#151A8A in RGB is (21, 26, 138). Written in CSS: rgb(21, 26, 138).
What is the CMYK value of #151A8A?+
#151A8A converts to CMYK(85%, 81%, 0%, 46%) for print. Hex equivalent is #151A8A.
Is #151a8a a warm or cool color?+
#151A8A (#151A8A) is a cool blue — its hue sits at 237° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #151a8a belong to?+
#151A8A belongs to the blue family. Its HSL is 237°, 74%, 31% — a cool tone within the broader blue group.
Is #151a8a accessible for body text on a white background?+
#151A8A on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 13.58:1 — passes WCAG AAA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #151a8a?+
The nearest Pantone match for #151A8A (#151A8A) is 3341 C Dark Indigo, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #151A8A in design

Practical guidance for using #151a8a (#151A8A) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #151A8A (#151A8A) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 13.6:1 contrast it passes WCAG AAA for body copy. Avoid placing #151a8a text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #151A8A (#151A8A) reads as high-energy and confident and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into tech, finance, healthcare, productivity tools (the safe brand-color default). Use it as the primary identity color and pair with one neutral (white, off-white, or near-black). Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#151A8A flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

#151A8A works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.

Brands that use #151A8A

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #151a8a (#151A8A). Click through for the full brand color guide.

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