#0B2B2D color
The hex color #0B2B2D is a very dark, moderate cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 4.3% red, 16.9% green and 17.6% blue (11, 43, 45).
Its hue angle is 184°, with 61% saturation and 11% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 76% cyan, 4% magenta, 0% yellow and 82% black.
The closest named color is Elite Teal (#133337), a difference of 2.8 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.02:1).
#0B2B2D color codes
| HEX | #0B2B2D | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(11, 43, 45) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(4.3%, 16.9%, 17.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(184, 61%, 11%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(184, 76%, 18%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(76%, 4%, 0%, 82%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(15.43, -10.73, -4.77) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(15.43, 11.74, 203.96) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(1.475, 1.988, 2.788) | |
| Decimal | 731949 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #0B2B2D, 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 #0B2B2D | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.4:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.02:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #0B2B2D as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.02:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.4:1 | 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 #0B2B2D looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#27292dProtanopia
no red cones#22252dDeuteranopia
no green cones#002d2cTritanopia
no blue cones#272727Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #0b2b2d; }
.text { color: #0b2b2d; }
.border { border: 2px solid #0b2b2d; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(11 43 45 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #0b2b2d, #0b1a2d); }
Similar colors
#133337Elite Teal#162825Swamp Thing#10252aSunken Ship#0f282fBlack Box#1c3b42Royal Neptune#1c3d44Sunken Harbour#293432Aztec#203943Astral Nomad
Closest common color name: Gunmetal.
Questions
- What color is #0B2B2D?
- #0B2B2D is a very dark, moderate cyan, closest to the named color Elite Teal. It belongs to the black family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #0B2B2D?
- The RGB value is 11, 43, 45: 11 red, 43 green and 45 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #0B2B2D?
- The complementary color is #2D0D0B, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #0B2B2D?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.4:1 and white text 15.02:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.