#0A1419 color
The hex color #0A1419 is a very dark, desaturated azure.
In the RGB color model it is made of 3.9% red, 7.8% green and 9.8% blue (10, 20, 25).
Its hue angle is 200°, with 43% saturation and 7% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 60% cyan, 20% magenta, 0% yellow and 90% black.
The closest named color is Rich Black (#010B13), a difference of 2.3 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 18.63:1).
#0A1419 color codes
| HEX | #0A1419 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(10, 20, 25) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(3.9%, 7.8%, 9.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(200, 43%, 7%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(200, 60%, 10%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(60%, 20%, 0%, 90%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(5.74, -2.16, -4.59) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(5.74, 5.07, 244.76) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(0.551, 0.635, 1.013) | |
| Decimal | 660505 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #0A1419, 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 #0A1419 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.13:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 18.63:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #0A1419 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 18.63:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.13:1 | 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 #0A1419 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#121419Protanopia
no red cones#0f1219Deuteranopia
no green cones#051516Tritanopia
no blue cones#131313Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #0a1419; }
.text { color: #0a1419; }
.border { border: 2px solid #0a1419; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(10 20 25 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #0a1419, #0a0d19); }
Similar colors
#010b13Rich Black#010b13Black Knight#0e191cBlack Stallion#0c121bMidnight Edition#060b14Dark Rift#0f1012Ruined Smores#161718Dark Moon#0b0c10Midnight Black
Questions
- What color is #0A1419?
- #0A1419 is a very dark, desaturated azure, closest to the named color Rich Black. It belongs to the black family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #0A1419?
- The RGB value is 10, 20, 25: 10 red, 20 green and 25 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #0A1419?
- The complementary color is #190F0A, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #0A1419?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.13:1 and white text 18.63:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.