#0B3D39 color
The hex color #0B3D39 is a very dark, moderate cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 4.3% red, 23.9% green and 22.4% blue (11, 61, 57).
Its hue angle is 175°, with 69% saturation and 14% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 82% cyan, 0% magenta, 7% yellow and 76% black.
The closest named color is Botanical Night (#12403C), a difference of 1.1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.06:1).
#0B3D39 color codes
| HEX | #0B3D39 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(11, 61, 57) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(4.3%, 23.9%, 22.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(175, 69%, 14%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(175, 82%, 24%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(82%, 0%, 7%, 76%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(22.67, -17.08, -2.23) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(22.67, 17.23, 187.43) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(2.545, 3.704, 4.451) | |
| Decimal | 736569 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #0B3D39, 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 #0B3D39 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.74:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.06:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #0B3D39 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.06:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.74:1 | 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 #0B3D39 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#393939Protanopia
no red cones#323439Deuteranopia
no green cones#003f3cTritanopia
no blue cones#363636Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #0b3d39; }
.text { color: #0b3d39; }
.border { border: 2px solid #0b3d39; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(11 61 57 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #0b3d39, #0b283d); }
Similar colors
#12403cBotanical Night#024a43Tropical Forest#014d4eDark Teal#264334Everglade#224347Emerald Forest#133337Elite Teal#003322Pitch-Black Forests#2f4f4fDark Slate Gray
Questions
- What color is #0B3D39?
- #0B3D39 is a very dark, moderate cyan, closest to the named color Botanical Night. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #0B3D39?
- The RGB value is 11, 61, 57: 11 red, 61 green and 57 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #0B3D39?
- The complementary color is #3D0B0F, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #0B3D39?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.74:1 and white text 12.06:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.