#0A540A color
The hex color #0A540A is a very dark, moderate green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 3.9% red, 32.9% green and 3.9% blue (10, 84, 10).
Its hue angle is 120°, with 79% saturation and 18% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 88% cyan, 0% magenta, 88% yellow and 67% black.
The closest named color is Forest (#0B5509), a difference of 0.4 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 9.19:1).
#0A540A color codes
| HEX | #0A540A | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(10, 84, 10) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(3.9%, 32.9%, 3.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(120, 79%, 18%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(120, 88%, 33%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(88%, 0%, 88%, 67%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(30.46, -36.34, 33.81) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(30.46, 49.64, 137.07) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(3.35, 6.427, 1.351) | |
| Decimal | 676874 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #0A540A, 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 #0A540A | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.29:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9.19:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #0A540A as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9.19:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.29:1 | 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 #0A540A looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#564b00Protanopia
no red cones#4e4613Deuteranopia
no green cones#005147Tritanopia
no blue cones#484848Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #0a540a; }
.text { color: #0a540a; }
.border { border: 2px solid #0a540a; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(10 84 10 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #0a540a, #0a542f); }
Similar colors
#0b5509Forest#115511Jungle Jam#005511Swamp Monster#115500Donegal Green#02590fDeep Green#005800Duck Hunt#195905Lincoln Green#0f521aMysterious Mixture
Closest common color name: Dark Green.
Questions
- What color is #0A540A?
- #0A540A is a very dark, moderate green, closest to the named color Forest. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #0A540A?
- The RGB value is 10, 84, 10: 10 red, 84 green and 10 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #0A540A?
- The complementary color is #540A54, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #0A540A?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.29:1 and white text 9.19:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.