#0D2C2C color
The hex color #0D2C2C is a very dark, moderate cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 5.1% red, 17.3% green and 17.3% blue (13, 44, 44).
Its hue angle is 180°, with 54% saturation and 11% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 70% cyan, 0% magenta, 0% yellow and 83% black.
The closest named color is Elite Teal (#133337), a difference of 3.3 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.85:1).
#0D2C2C color codes
| HEX | #0D2C2C | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(13, 44, 44) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(5.1%, 17.3%, 17.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(180, 54%, 11%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(180, 70%, 17%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(70%, 0%, 0%, 83%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(15.84, -11.25, -3.43) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(15.84, 11.77, 196.95) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(1.521, 2.069, 2.702) | |
| Decimal | 863276 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #0D2C2C, 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 #0D2C2C | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.41:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.85:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #0D2C2C as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.85:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.41:1 | 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 #0D2C2C looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#292a2cProtanopia
no red cones#24262cDeuteranopia
no green cones#002e2cTritanopia
no blue cones#272727Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #0d2c2c; }
.text { color: #0d2c2c; }
.border { border: 2px solid #0d2c2c; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(13 44 44 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #0d2c2c, #0d1c2c); }
Similar colors
#133337Elite Teal#162825Swamp Thing#10252aSunken Ship#0f282fBlack Box#1c3b42Royal Neptune#1c3d44Sunken Harbour#293432Aztec#12403cBotanical Night
Closest common color name: Gunmetal.
Questions
- What color is #0D2C2C?
- #0D2C2C 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 #0D2C2C?
- The RGB value is 13, 44, 44: 13 red, 44 green and 44 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #0D2C2C?
- The complementary color is #2C0D0D, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #0D2C2C?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.41:1 and white text 14.85:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.