#0B1019 color
The hex color #0B1019 is a very dark, desaturated azure.
In the RGB color model it is made of 4.3% red, 6.3% green and 9.8% blue (11, 16, 25).
Its hue angle is 219°, with 39% saturation and 7% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 56% cyan, 36% magenta, 0% yellow and 90% black.
The closest named color is Midnight Edition (#0C121B), a difference of 0.7 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 19.05:1).
#0B1019 color codes
| HEX | #0B1019 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(11, 16, 25) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(4.3%, 6.3%, 9.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(219, 39%, 7%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(219, 56%, 10%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(56%, 36%, 0%, 90%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(4.62, 0.5, -6.21) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(4.62, 6.23, 274.59) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(0.499, 0.512, 0.992) | |
| Decimal | 725017 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #0B1019, 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 #0B1019 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.1:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 19.05:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #0B1019 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 19.05:1 | 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 #0B1019 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#0d1119Protanopia
no red cones#0b0f19Deuteranopia
no green cones#071213Tritanopia
no blue cones#101010Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #0b1019; }
.text { color: #0b1019; }
.border { border: 2px solid #0b1019; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(11 16 25 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #0b1019, #0d0b19); }
Similar colors
#0c121bMidnight Edition#060b14Dark Rift#0b0c14Midnight Oil#080813Narwhal Gray#010b13Rich Black#010b13Black Knight#16161dEigengrau#0b0c10Midnight Black
Questions
- What color is #0B1019?
- #0B1019 is a very dark, desaturated azure, closest to the named color Midnight Edition. It belongs to the black family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #0B1019?
- The RGB value is 11, 16, 25: 11 red, 16 green and 25 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #0B1019?
- The complementary color is #19140B, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #0B1019?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.1:1 and white text 19.05:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.