#0A4143 color
The hex color #0A4143 is a very dark, moderate cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 3.9% red, 25.5% green and 26.3% blue (10, 65, 67).
Its hue angle is 182°, with 74% saturation and 15% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 85% cyan, 3% magenta, 0% yellow and 74% black.
The closest named color is Botanical Night (#12403C), a difference of 3.1 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.35:1).
#0A4143 color codes
| HEX | #0A4143 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(10, 65, 67) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(3.9%, 25.5%, 26.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(182, 74%, 15%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(182, 85%, 26%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(85%, 3%, 0%, 74%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(24.48, -15.98, -6.18) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(24.48, 17.14, 201.16) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(3.028, 4.25, 5.97) | |
| Decimal | 672067 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #0A4143, 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 #0A4143 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.85:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.35:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #0A4143 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.35:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.85:1 | 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 #0A4143 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#3c3e43Protanopia
no red cones#343843Deuteranopia
no green cones#004441Tritanopia
no blue cones#3a3a3aAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #0a4143; }
.text { color: #0a4143; }
.border { border: 2px solid #0a4143; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(10 65 67 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #0a4143, #0a2443); }
Similar colors
#12403cBotanical Night#014d4eDark Teal#224347Emerald Forest#1c3d44Sunken Harbour#27454aMysterious Waters#024a43Tropical Forest#133337Elite Teal#1c3b42Royal Neptune
Questions
- What color is #0A4143?
- #0A4143 is a very dark, moderate cyan, closest to the named color Botanical Night. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #0A4143?
- The RGB value is 10, 65, 67: 10 red, 65 green and 67 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #0A4143?
- The complementary color is #430C0A, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #0A4143?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.85:1 and white text 11.35:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.