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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#151E41 — Ebony
#151E41 is a dark moderately saturated blue sitting at 228° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
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Tints and shades of #151E41
- f3f5fb
- d0d6f0
- adb8e4
- 8999d9
- 667acd
- 425cc2
- 344aa1
- 293a7e
- 1d295a
- 121937
- 060913
Color schemes using #151E41
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#151E41 FAQ
What color is #151E41?
#151E41 is a shade of ebony in the blue family. It has a hue of 228 degrees, 51% saturation and 17% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #151E41?
#151E41 is rgb(21, 30, 65) in RGB, hsl(228, 51%, 17%) in HSL, and cmyk(68%, 54%, 0%, 75%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #151E41?
White text on this background reaches 16.23:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.29:1.
What colors go well with #151E41?
Its direct complement is #413915. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #412315 and #344115 gives you contrast without the vibration.