#0D2C2F color
The hex color #0D2C2F is a very dark, moderate cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 5.1% red, 17.3% green and 18.4% blue (13, 44, 47).
Its hue angle is 185°, with 57% saturation and 12% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 72% cyan, 6% magenta, 0% yellow and 82% black.
The closest named color is Elite Teal (#133337), a difference of 2.2 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.81:1).
#0D2C2F color codes
| HEX | #0D2C2F | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(13, 44, 47) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(5.1%, 17.3%, 18.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(185, 57%, 12%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(185, 72%, 18%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(72%, 6%, 0%, 82%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(15.96, -10.18, -5.36) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(15.96, 11.5, 207.78) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(1.58, 2.092, 3.009) | |
| Decimal | 863279 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #0D2C2F, 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 #0D2C2F | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.42:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.81:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #0D2C2F as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.81:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.42:1 | 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 #0D2C2F looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#282a2fProtanopia
no red cones#23262fDeuteranopia
no green cones#002e2dTritanopia
no blue cones#282828Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #0d2c2f; }
.text { color: #0d2c2f; }
.border { border: 2px solid #0d2c2f; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(13 44 47 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #0d2c2f, #0d1b2f); }
Similar colors
#133337Elite Teal#0f282fBlack Box#10252aSunken Ship#162825Swamp Thing#1c3b42Royal Neptune#1c3d44Sunken Harbour#203943Astral Nomad#293432Aztec
Closest common color name: Gunmetal.
Questions
- What color is #0D2C2F?
- #0D2C2F 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 #0D2C2F?
- The RGB value is 13, 44, 47: 13 red, 44 green and 47 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #0D2C2F?
- The complementary color is #2F100D, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #0D2C2F?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.42:1 and white text 14.81:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.