#0B191D color
The hex color #0B191D is a very dark, desaturated cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 4.3% red, 9.8% green and 11.4% blue (11, 25, 29).
Its hue angle is 193°, with 45% saturation and 8% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 62% cyan, 14% magenta, 0% yellow and 89% black.
The closest named color is Black Stallion (#0E191C), a difference of 1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 17.93:1).
#0B191D color codes
| HEX | #0B191D | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(11, 25, 29) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(4.3%, 9.8%, 11.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(193, 45%, 8%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(193, 62%, 11%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(62%, 14%, 0%, 89%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(7.72, -4.32, -4.69) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(7.72, 6.37, 227.37) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(0.707, 0.855, 1.29) | |
| Decimal | 727325 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #0B191D, 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 #0B191D | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.17:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 17.93:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #0B191D as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 17.93:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.17:1 | 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 #0B191D looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#16181dProtanopia
no red cones#14161dDeuteranopia
no green cones#041a1aTritanopia
no blue cones#171717Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #0b191d; }
.text { color: #0b191d; }
.border { border: 2px solid #0b191d; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(11 25 29 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #0b191d, #0b101d); }
Similar colors
#0e191cBlack Stallion#10252aSunken Ship#010b13Rich Black#010b13Black Knight#1e272cBlack Pearl#0f282fBlack Box#1c1e21Satin Deep Black#161718Dark Moon
Questions
- What color is #0B191D?
- #0B191D is a very dark, desaturated cyan, closest to the named color Black Stallion. It belongs to the black family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #0B191D?
- The RGB value is 11, 25, 29: 11 red, 25 green and 29 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #0B191D?
- The complementary color is #1D0F0B, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #0B191D?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.17:1 and white text 17.93:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.