#0A3223 color
The hex color #0A3223 is a very dark, moderate spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 3.9% red, 19.6% green and 13.7% blue (10, 50, 35).
Its hue angle is 158°, with 67% saturation and 12% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 80% cyan, 0% magenta, 30% yellow and 80% black.
The closest named color is Pitch-Black Forests (#003322), a difference of 1.8 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.06:1).
#0A3223 color codes
| HEX | #0A3223 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(10, 50, 35) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(3.9%, 19.6%, 13.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(158, 67%, 12%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(158, 80%, 20%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(80%, 0%, 30%, 80%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(17.77, -18.24, 5.6) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(17.77, 19.08, 162.94) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(1.569, 2.467, 1.983) | |
| Decimal | 668195 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #0A3223, 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 #0A3223 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.49:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.06:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #0A3223 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.06:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.49:1 | 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 #0A3223 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#312e22Protanopia
no red cones#2c2a24Deuteranopia
no green cones#00322eTritanopia
no blue cones#2c2c2cAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #0a3223; }
.text { color: #0a3223; }
.border { border: 2px solid #0a3223; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(10 50 35 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #0a3223, #0a2d32); }
Similar colors
#003322Pitch-Black Forests#264334Everglade#032e0eHaunted Forest#17462eZucchini#003311Haunted Hills#004225British Racing Green#112211Nightmare#12403cBotanical Night
Questions
- What color is #0A3223?
- #0A3223 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 #0A3223?
- The RGB value is 10, 50, 35: 10 red, 50 green and 35 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #0A3223?
- The complementary color is #320A19, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #0A3223?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.49:1 and white text 14.06:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.