#0D4C4E color
The hex color #0D4C4E is a very dark, moderate cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 5.1% red, 29.8% green and 30.6% blue (13, 76, 78).
Its hue angle is 182°, with 71% saturation and 18% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 83% cyan, 3% magenta, 0% yellow and 69% 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 9.72:1).
#0D4C4E color codes
| HEX | #0D4C4E | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(13, 76, 78) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(5.1%, 29.8%, 30.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(182, 71%, 18%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(182, 83%, 31%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(83%, 3%, 0%, 69%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(28.91, -17.88, -6.71) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(28.91, 19.1, 200.57) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(4.125, 5.804, 8.109) | |
| Decimal | 871502 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #0D4C4E, 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 #0D4C4E | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.16:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9.72:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #0D4C4E as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9.72:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.16:1 | 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 #0D4C4E looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#46484eProtanopia
no red cones#3d414eDeuteranopia
no green cones#004f4cTritanopia
no blue cones#444444Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #0d4c4e; }
.text { color: #0d4c4e; }
.border { border: 2px solid #0d4c4e; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(13 76 78 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #0d4c4e, #0d2c4e); }
Similar colors
#014d4eDark Teal#024a43Tropical Forest#12403cBotanical Night#2f4f4fDark Slate Gray#01554fCape Verde#224347Emerald Forest#255c61Deep Sea Diver#23505aSunken Mystery
Questions
- What color is #0D4C4E?
- #0D4C4E 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 #0D4C4E?
- The RGB value is 13, 76, 78: 13 red, 76 green and 78 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #0D4C4E?
- The complementary color is #4E0F0D, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #0D4C4E?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.16:1 and white text 9.72:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.