#0D3736 color
The hex color #0D3736 is a very dark, moderate cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 5.1% red, 21.6% green and 21.2% blue (13, 55, 54).
Its hue angle is 179°, with 62% saturation and 13% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 76% cyan, 0% magenta, 2% yellow and 78% black.
The closest named color is Botanical Night (#12403C), a difference of 3.3 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.99:1).
#0D3736 color codes
| HEX | #0D3736 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(13, 55, 54) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(5.1%, 21.6%, 21.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(179, 62%, 13%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(179, 76%, 22%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(76%, 0%, 2%, 78%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(20.38, -14.35, -3.59) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(20.38, 14.8, 194.05) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(2.198, 3.084, 3.969) | |
| Decimal | 866102 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #0D3736, 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 #0D3736 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.62:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.99:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #0D3736 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.99:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.62:1 | 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 #0D3736 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#333436Protanopia
no red cones#2d2f36Deuteranopia
no green cones#003937Tritanopia
no blue cones#313131Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #0d3736; }
.text { color: #0d3736; }
.border { border: 2px solid #0d3736; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(13 55 54 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #0d3736, #0d2337); }
Similar colors
#12403cBotanical Night#133337Elite Teal#224347Emerald Forest#1c3d44Sunken Harbour#1c3b42Royal Neptune#162825Swamp Thing#27454aMysterious Waters#024a43Tropical Forest
Closest common color name: Dark Teal.
Questions
- What color is #0D3736?
- #0D3736 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 #0D3736?
- The RGB value is 13, 55, 54: 13 red, 55 green and 54 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #0D3736?
- The complementary color is #370D0E, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #0D3736?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.62:1 and white text 12.99:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.