#0D2326 color
The hex color #0D2326 is a very dark, desaturated cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 5.1% red, 13.7% green and 14.9% blue (13, 35, 38).
Its hue angle is 187°, with 49% saturation and 10% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 66% cyan, 8% magenta, 0% yellow and 85% 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 16.34:1).
#0D2326 color codes
| HEX | #0D2326 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(13, 35, 38) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(5.1%, 13.7%, 14.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(187, 49%, 10%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(187, 66%, 15%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(66%, 8%, 0%, 85%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(12.14, -7.62, -4.69) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(12.14, 8.95, 211.61) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(1.117, 1.427, 2.05) | |
| Decimal | 860966 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #0D2326, 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 #0D2326 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.29:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 16.34:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #0D2326 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 16.34:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.29:1 | 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 #0D2326 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#202126Protanopia
no red cones#1c1f26Deuteranopia
no green cones#012524Tritanopia
no blue cones#202020Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #0d2326; }
.text { color: #0d2326; }
.border { border: 2px solid #0d2326; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(13 35 38 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #0d2326, #0d1626); }
Similar colors
#10252aSunken Ship#0f282fBlack Box#162825Swamp Thing#0e191cBlack Stallion#133337Elite Teal#1e272cBlack Pearl#172b36Oceanic Noir#293432Aztec
Closest common color name: Gunmetal.
Questions
- What color is #0D2326?
- #0D2326 is a very dark, desaturated cyan, closest to the named color Sunken Ship. It belongs to the black family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #0D2326?
- The RGB value is 13, 35, 38: 13 red, 35 green and 38 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #0D2326?
- The complementary color is #26100D, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #0D2326?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.29:1 and white text 16.34:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.