ColourPilot

Midnight Blue

Hex Code #151B61

Color Analysis Summary

Color #151B61, historically referred to as Midnight Blue, is a beautifully balanced color tone. Mathematically, in the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) spectrum, this color is formulated by mixing 8% red, 11% green, and 38% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 21, Green: 27, and Blue: 97. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #151B61. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 235°, a saturation of 64%, and a lightness index of 23%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 38%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #151B61 into your UI layout is highly recommended for building visual hierarchy, either as a primary brand marker or a subtle secondary accent. When paired with its programmatic complement or analogous siblings, it creates a highly professional and accessible color scheme.

Color Code Formats

RGB (Red, Green, Blue)21, 27, 97
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)235°, 64%, 23%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)235°, 78%, 38%
CSS Valuergb(21, 27, 97)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background15.43:1
AA Normal Text (4.5:1)PASS
AA Large Text (3.0:1)PASS
AAA Normal Text (7.0:1)PASS
AAA Large Text (4.5:1)PASS
On Black Background1.36:1
AA Normal Text (4.5:1)FAIL
AA Large Text (3.0:1)FAIL
AAA Normal Text (7.0:1)FAIL
AAA Large Text (4.5:1)FAIL

Color Harmonies

Complementary Harmony

Analogous Harmony

Triadic Harmony

Monochromatic Harmony

Shades of Midnight Blue

Tints of Midnight Blue