#0A1E22 color
The hex color #0A1E22 is a very dark, moderate cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 3.9% red, 11.8% green and 13.3% blue (10, 30, 34).
Its hue angle is 190°, with 55% saturation and 9% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 71% cyan, 12% magenta, 0% yellow and 87% black.
The closest named color is Sunken Ship (#10252A), a difference of 2.2 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 17.19:1).
#0A1E22 color codes
| HEX | #0A1E22 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(10, 30, 34) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(3.9%, 11.8%, 13.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(190, 55%, 9%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(190, 71%, 13%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(71%, 12%, 0%, 87%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(9.86, -6.57, -5.2) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(9.86, 8.38, 218.38) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(0.878, 1.108, 1.681) | |
| Decimal | 663074 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #0A1E22, 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 #0A1E22 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.22:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 17.19:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #0A1E22 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 17.19:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.22:1 | 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 #0A1E22 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#1b1d22Protanopia
no red cones#171a22Deuteranopia
no green cones#00201fTritanopia
no blue cones#1b1b1bAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #0a1e22; }
.text { color: #0a1e22; }
.border { border: 2px solid #0a1e22; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(10 30 34 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #0a1e22, #0a1222); }
Similar colors
#10252aSunken Ship#0f282fBlack Box#0e191cBlack Stallion#162825Swamp Thing#1e272cBlack Pearl#172b36Oceanic Noir#133337Elite Teal#002233Midnight Dreams
Closest common color name: Rich Black.
Questions
- What color is #0A1E22?
- #0A1E22 is a very dark, moderate cyan, closest to the named color Sunken Ship. It belongs to the black family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #0A1E22?
- The RGB value is 10, 30, 34: 10 red, 30 green and 34 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #0A1E22?
- The complementary color is #220E0A, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #0A1E22?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.22:1 and white text 17.19:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.