#0A2C1E color
The hex color #0A2C1E is a very dark, moderate spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 3.9% red, 17.3% green and 11.8% blue (10, 44, 30).
Its hue angle is 155°, with 63% saturation and 11% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 77% cyan, 0% magenta, 32% yellow and 83% black.
The closest named color is Pitch-Black Forests (#003322), a difference of 3.4 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.09:1).
#0A2C1E color codes
| HEX | #0A2C1E | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(10, 44, 30) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(3.9%, 17.3%, 11.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(155, 63%, 11%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(155, 77%, 17%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(77%, 0%, 32%, 83%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(15.27, -16.46, 5.55) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(15.27, 17.37, 161.36) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(1.26, 1.96, 1.54) | |
| Decimal | 666654 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #0A2C1E, 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 #0A2C1E | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.39:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.09:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #0A2C1E as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.09:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.39:1 | 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 #0A2C1E looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#2b281dProtanopia
no red cones#26251fDeuteranopia
no green cones#002c28Tritanopia
no blue cones#262626Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #0a2c1e; }
.text { color: #0a2c1e; }
.border { border: 2px solid #0a2c1e; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(10 44 30 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #0a2c1e, #0a292c); }
Similar colors
#003322Pitch-Black Forests#112211Nightmare#032e0eHaunted Forest#264334Everglade#17240bMidnight Pines#113311Dark Serpent#003311Haunted Hills#162825Swamp Thing
Closest common color name: British Racing Green.
Questions
- What color is #0A2C1E?
- #0A2C1E is a very dark, moderate spring green, closest to the named color Pitch-Black Forests. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #0A2C1E?
- The RGB value is 10, 44, 30: 10 red, 44 green and 30 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #0A2C1E?
- The complementary color is #2C0A18, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #0A2C1E?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.39:1 and white text 15.09:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.