#0B1324 color
The hex color #0B1324 is a very dark, moderate blue.
In the RGB color model it is made of 4.3% red, 7.5% green and 14.1% blue (11, 19, 36).
Its hue angle is 221°, with 53% saturation and 9% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 69% cyan, 47% magenta, 0% yellow and 86% black.
The closest named color is Void (#050D25), a difference of 3.1 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 18.54:1).
#0B1324 color codes
| HEX | #0B1324 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(11, 19, 36) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(4.3%, 7.5%, 14.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(221, 53%, 9%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(221, 69%, 14%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(69%, 47%, 0%, 86%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(6, 2.37, -12.64) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(6, 12.86, 280.62) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(0.689, 0.664, 1.761) | |
| Decimal | 725796 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #0B1324, 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 #0B1324 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.13:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 18.54:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #0B1324 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 18.54:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.13:1 | 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 #0B1324 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#0c1525Protanopia
no red cones#091224Deuteranopia
no green cones#021719Tritanopia
no blue cones#131313Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #0b1324; }
.text { color: #0b1324; }
.border { border: 2px solid #0b1324; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(11 19 36 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #0b1324, #0f0b24); }
Similar colors
#050d25Void#111122Corbeau#0e1d32Trapped Darkness#161e34Sombre Night#0c121bMidnight Edition#151931Dark Knight#041330Squid’s Ink#1e2433Moonless Mystery
Closest common color name: Rich Black.
Questions
- What color is #0B1324?
- #0B1324 is a very dark, moderate blue, closest to the named color Void. It belongs to the black family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #0B1324?
- The RGB value is 11, 19, 36: 11 red, 19 green and 36 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #0B1324?
- The complementary color is #241C0B, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #0B1324?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.13:1 and white text 18.54:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.