#0A5E92 color
The hex color #0A5E92 is a dark, vivid azure.
In the RGB color model it is made of 3.9% red, 36.9% green and 57.3% blue (10, 94, 146).
Its hue angle is 203°, with 87% saturation and 31% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 93% cyan, 36% magenta, 0% yellow and 43% black.
The closest named color is Hyper Blue (#015F97), a difference of 0.7 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.93:1).
#0A5E92 color codes
| HEX | #0A5E92 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(10, 94, 146) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(3.9%, 36.9%, 57.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(203, 87%, 31%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(203, 93%, 57%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(93%, 36%, 0%, 43%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(38.1, -2.67, -34.89) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(38.1, 34.99, 265.62) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(9.314, 10.144, 28.656) | |
| Decimal | 679570 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #0A5E92, 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 #0A5E92 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.03:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.93:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #0A5E92 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.93:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.03:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
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 #0A5E92 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#456094Protanopia
no red cones#325591Deuteranopia
no green cones#006b71Tritanopia
no blue cones#5a5a5aAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #0a5e92; }
.text { color: #0a5e92; }
.border { border: 2px solid #0a5e92; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(10 94 146 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #0a5e92, #0a1a92); }
Similar colors
#015f97Hyper Blue#286492Starry Night#1d5c83Oceanic Motion#006597Wavy Navy#005784Beyond the Sea#115a82Whale’s Tale#005588Dark Denim#015482Grand Bleu
Closest common color name: Denim.
Questions
- What color is #0A5E92?
- #0A5E92 is a dark, vivid azure, closest to the named color Hyper Blue. It belongs to the blue family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #0A5E92?
- The RGB value is 10, 94, 146: 10 red, 94 green and 146 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #0A5E92?
- The complementary color is #923E0A, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #0A5E92?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 3.03:1 and white text 6.93:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.