#0B0300 color
The hex color #0B0300 is a black.
In the RGB color model it is made of 4.3% red, 1.2% green and 0% blue (11, 3, 0).
Its hue angle is 16°, with 100% saturation and 2% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 73% magenta, 100% yellow and 96% black.
The closest named color is Blackout (#0E0702), a difference of 1.1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 20.44:1).
#0B0300 color codes
| HEX | #0B0300 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(11, 3, 0) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(4.3%, 1.2%, 0%) | |
| HSL | hsl(16, 100%, 2%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(16, 100%, 4%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 73%, 100%, 96%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(1.23, 1.68, 1.87) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(1.23, 2.52, 48.11) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(0.171, 0.136, 0.017) | |
| Decimal | 721664 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #0B0300, 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 #0B0300 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.03:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 20.44:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #0B0300 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 20.44:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.03:1 | 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 #0B0300 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#050400Protanopia
no red cones#070500Deuteranopia
no green cones#0d0202Tritanopia
no blue cones#040404Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #0b0300; }
.text { color: #0b0300; }
.border { border: 2px solid #0b0300; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(11 3 0 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #0b0300, #0b0900); }
Similar colors
#0e0702Blackout#0a0502Liquorice#0f0707Knight Rider#130a06Asphalt#130d07Balsamico#050301Raven Black#0f0d0dBlack Sheep#060606Black Metal
Questions
- What color is #0B0300?
- #0B0300 is a black, closest to the named color Blackout. It belongs to the black family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #0B0300?
- The RGB value is 11, 3, 0: 11 red, 3 green and 0 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #0B0300?
- The complementary color is #00080B, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #0B0300?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.03:1 and white text 20.44:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.