#0D2437 color
The hex color #0D2437 is a very dark, moderate azure.
In the RGB color model it is made of 5.1% red, 14.1% green and 21.6% blue (13, 36, 55).
Its hue angle is 207°, with 62% saturation and 13% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 76% cyan, 35% magenta, 0% yellow and 78% black.
The closest named color is The Count’s Black (#102030), a difference of 2 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.85:1).
#0D2437 color codes
| HEX | #0D2437 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(13, 36, 55) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(5.1%, 14.1%, 21.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(207, 62%, 13%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(207, 76%, 22%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(76%, 35%, 0%, 78%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(13.37, -1.56, -15) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(13.37, 15.08, 264.05) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(1.486, 1.623, 3.849) | |
| Decimal | 861239 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #0D2437, 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 #0D2437 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.32:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.85:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #0D2437 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.85:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.32:1 | 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 #0D2437 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#1c2538Protanopia
no red cones#162037Deuteranopia
no green cones#00292bTritanopia
no blue cones#222222Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #0d2437; }
.text { color: #0d2437; }
.border { border: 2px solid #0d2437; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(13 36 55 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #0d2437, #0d0f37); }
Similar colors
#102030The Count’s Black#001b2eOxford by Night#002233Midnight Dreams#1b2431Dark#0e1d32Trapped Darkness#172b36Oceanic Noir#0b334dSea of Stars#1e2433Moonless Mystery
Closest common color name: Prussian Blue.
Questions
- What color is #0D2437?
- #0D2437 is a very dark, moderate azure, closest to the named color The Count’s Black. It belongs to the blue family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #0D2437?
- The RGB value is 13, 36, 55: 13 red, 36 green and 55 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #0D2437?
- The complementary color is #37200D, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #0D2437?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.32:1 and white text 15.85:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.