#0B2024 color
The hex color #0B2024 is a very dark, moderate cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 4.3% red, 12.5% green and 14.1% blue (11, 32, 36).
Its hue angle is 190°, with 53% saturation and 9% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 69% cyan, 11% magenta, 0% yellow and 86% black.
The closest named color is Sunken Ship (#10252A), a difference of 1.7 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 16.85:1).
#0B2024 color codes
| HEX | #0B2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(11, 32, 36) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(4.3%, 12.5%, 14.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(190, 53%, 9%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(190, 69%, 14%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(69%, 11%, 0%, 86%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(10.79, -6.9, -5.28) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(10.79, 8.69, 217.41) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(0.973, 1.231, 1.855) | |
| Decimal | 729124 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #0B2024, 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 #0B2024 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.25:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 16.85:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #0B2024 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 16.85:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.25:1 | 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 #0B2024 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#1d1f24Protanopia
no red cones#191c24Deuteranopia
no green cones#002221Tritanopia
no blue cones#1d1d1dAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #0b2024; }
.text { color: #0b2024; }
.border { border: 2px solid #0b2024; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(11 32 36 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #0b2024, #0b1324); }
Similar colors
#10252aSunken Ship#0f282fBlack Box#0e191cBlack Stallion#162825Swamp Thing#1e272cBlack Pearl#172b36Oceanic Noir#133337Elite Teal#002233Midnight Dreams
Closest common color name: Gunmetal.
Questions
- What color is #0B2024?
- #0B2024 is a very dark, moderate cyan, closest to the named color Sunken Ship. It belongs to the black family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #0B2024?
- The RGB value is 11, 32, 36: 11 red, 32 green and 36 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #0B2024?
- The complementary color is #240F0B, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #0B2024?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.25:1 and white text 16.85:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.