#0D4C4B color
The hex color #0D4C4B is a very dark, moderate cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 5.1% red, 29.8% green and 29.4% blue (13, 76, 75).
Its hue angle is 179°, with 71% saturation and 17% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 83% cyan, 0% magenta, 1% yellow and 70% black.
The closest named color is Dark Teal (#014D4E), a difference of 1.2 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 9.76:1).
#0D4C4B color codes
| HEX | #0D4C4B | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(13, 76, 75) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(5.1%, 29.8%, 29.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(179, 71%, 17%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(179, 83%, 30%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(83%, 0%, 1%, 70%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(28.8, -18.92, -4.94) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(28.8, 19.55, 194.63) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(4.02, 5.762, 7.556) | |
| Decimal | 871499 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #0D4C4B, 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 #0D4C4B | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.15:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9.76:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #0D4C4B as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9.76:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.15:1 | 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 #0D4C4B looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#47484bProtanopia
no red cones#3e414bDeuteranopia
no green cones#004f4cTritanopia
no blue cones#444444Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #0d4c4b; }
.text { color: #0d4c4b; }
.border { border: 2px solid #0d4c4b; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(13 76 75 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #0d4c4b, #0d2e4c); }
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Questions
- What color is #0D4C4B?
- #0D4C4B is a very dark, moderate cyan, closest to the named color Dark Teal. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #0D4C4B?
- The RGB value is 13, 76, 75: 13 red, 76 green and 75 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #0D4C4B?
- The complementary color is #4C0D0E, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #0D4C4B?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.15:1 and white text 9.76:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.