#0B0E1F color
The hex color #0B0E1F is a very dark, desaturated blue.
In the RGB color model it is made of 4.3% red, 5.5% green and 12.2% blue (11, 14, 31).
Its hue angle is 231°, with 48% saturation and 8% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 65% cyan, 55% magenta, 0% yellow and 88% black.
The closest named color is Corbeau (#111122), a difference of 1.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 19.15:1).
#0B0E1F color codes
| HEX | #0B0E1F | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(11, 14, 31) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(4.3%, 5.5%, 12.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(231, 48%, 8%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(231, 65%, 12%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(65%, 55%, 0%, 88%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(4.37, 3.37, -11.29) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(4.37, 11.78, 286.6) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(0.542, 0.484, 1.361) | |
| Decimal | 724511 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #0B0E1F, 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 #0B0E1F | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.1:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 19.15:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #0B0E1F as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 19.15:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.1:1 | 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 #0B0E1F looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#081020Protanopia
no red cones#060e1fDeuteranopia
no green cones#051214Tritanopia
no blue cones#0f0f0fAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #0b0e1f; }
.text { color: #0b0e1f; }
.border { border: 2px solid #0b0e1f; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(11 14 31 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #0b0e1f, #120b1f); }
Similar colors
#111122Corbeau#050d25Void#060313Obsidian Shard#16141cBack in Black#080813Narwhal Gray#0c121bMidnight Edition#151931Dark Knight#16161dEigengrau
Closest common color name: Rich Black.
Questions
- What color is #0B0E1F?
- #0B0E1F is a very dark, desaturated blue, closest to the named color Corbeau. It belongs to the black family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #0B0E1F?
- The RGB value is 11, 14, 31: 11 red, 14 green and 31 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #0B0E1F?
- The complementary color is #1F1C0B, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #0B0E1F?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.1:1 and white text 19.15:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.