#091F2E color
The hex color #091F2E is a very dark, moderate azure.
In the RGB color model it is made of 3.5% red, 12.2% green and 18% blue (9, 31, 46).
Its hue angle is 204°, with 67% saturation and 11% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 80% cyan, 33% magenta, 0% yellow and 82% black.
The closest named color is The Count’s Black (#102030), a difference of 2.3 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 16.84:1).
#091F2E color codes
| HEX | #091F2E | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(9, 31, 46) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(3.5%, 12.2%, 18%) | |
| HSL | hsl(204, 67%, 11%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(204, 80%, 18%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(80%, 33%, 0%, 82%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(10.81, -2.63, -12.55) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(10.81, 12.83, 258.16) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(1.096, 1.235, 2.765) | |
| Decimal | 597806 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #091F2E, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #091F2E | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.25:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 16.84:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #091F2E as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 16.84:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.25:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #091F2E looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#181f2fProtanopia
no red cones#131b2eDeuteranopia
no green cones#002324Tritanopia
no blue cones#1d1d1dAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #091f2e; }
.text { color: #091f2e; }
.border { border: 2px solid #091f2e; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(9 31 46 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #091f2e, #090c2e); }
Similar colors
#102030The Count’s Black#002233Midnight Dreams#001b2eOxford by Night#1b2431Dark#172b36Oceanic Noir#0e1d32Trapped Darkness#222831Infinity#0c121bMidnight Edition
Closest common color name: Rich Black.
Questions
- What color is #091F2E?
- #091F2E is a very dark, moderate azure, closest to the named color The Count’s Black. It belongs to the black family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #091F2E?
- The RGB value is 9, 31, 46: 9 red, 31 green and 46 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #091F2E?
- The complementary color is #2E1809, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #091F2E?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.25:1 and white text 16.84:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.