#0A0A32 color
The hex color #0A0A32 is a very dark, moderate blue.
In the RGB color model it is made of 3.9% red, 3.9% green and 19.6% blue (10, 10, 50).
Its hue angle is 240°, with 67% saturation and 12% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 80% cyan, 80% magenta, 0% yellow and 80% black.
The closest named color is Infinite Night (#071037), a difference of 1.6 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 19.05:1).
#0A0A32 color codes
| HEX | #0A0A32 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(10, 10, 50) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(3.9%, 3.9%, 19.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(240, 67%, 12%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(240, 80%, 20%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(80%, 80%, 0%, 80%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(4.62, 13.22, -25.34) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(4.62, 28.58, 297.56) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(0.809, 0.512, 3.073) | |
| Decimal | 657970 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #0A0A32, 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 #0A0A32 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.1:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 19.05:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #0A0A32 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 19.05:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.1:1 | 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 #0A0A32 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#001233Protanopia
no red cones#000e31Deuteranopia
no green cones#00151cTritanopia
no blue cones#101010Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #0a0a32; }
.text { color: #0a0a32; }
.border { border: 2px solid #0a0a32; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(10 10 50 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #0a0a32, #1e0a32); }
Similar colors
#071037Infinite Night#03012dMidnight#00022eIllicit Darkness#000435Oblivion#060929Mysterious Depths#111144Deadly Depths#160435Quiet Abyss#1c0f33Midnight Monarch
Closest common color name: Oxford Blue.
Questions
- What color is #0A0A32?
- #0A0A32 is a very dark, moderate blue, closest to the named color Infinite Night. It belongs to the black family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #0A0A32?
- The RGB value is 10, 10, 50: 10 red, 10 green and 50 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #0A0A32?
- The complementary color is #32320A, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #0A0A32?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.1:1 and white text 19.05:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.