#0B1E2B color
The hex color #0B1E2B is a very dark, moderate azure.
In the RGB color model it is made of 4.3% red, 11.8% green and 16.9% blue (11, 30, 43).
Its hue angle is 204°, with 59% saturation and 11% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 74% cyan, 30% magenta, 0% yellow and 83% black.
The closest named color is The Count’s Black (#102030), a difference of 2.7 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 17.01:1).
#0B1E2B color codes
| HEX | #0B1E2B | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(11, 30, 43) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(4.3%, 11.8%, 16.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(204, 59%, 11%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(204, 74%, 17%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(74%, 30%, 0%, 83%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(10.36, -2.7, -11.06) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(10.36, 11.39, 256.28) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(1.038, 1.174, 2.457) | |
| Decimal | 728619 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #0B1E2B, 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 #0B1E2B | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.23:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 17.01:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #0B1E2B as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 17.01:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.23:1 | 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 #0B1E2B looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#181e2cProtanopia
no red cones#141b2bDeuteranopia
no green cones#002122Tritanopia
no blue cones#1c1c1cAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #0b1e2b; }
.text { color: #0b1e2b; }
.border { border: 2px solid #0b1e2b; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(11 30 43 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #0b1e2b, #0b0e2b); }
Similar colors
#102030The Count’s Black#002233Midnight Dreams#001b2eOxford by Night#1b2431Dark#172b36Oceanic Noir#1e272cBlack Pearl#0c121bMidnight Edition#222831Infinity
Closest common color name: Rich Black.
Questions
- What color is #0B1E2B?
- #0B1E2B is a very dark, moderate azure, closest to the named color The Count’s Black. It belongs to the black family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #0B1E2B?
- The RGB value is 11, 30, 43: 11 red, 30 green and 43 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #0B1E2B?
- The complementary color is #2B180B, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #0B1E2B?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.23:1 and white text 17.01:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.