#0E0A07 color
The hex color #0E0A07 is a very dark, desaturated orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 5.5% red, 3.9% green and 2.7% blue (14, 10, 7).
Its hue angle is 26°, with 33% saturation and 4% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 29% magenta, 50% yellow and 95% black.
The closest named color is Liquorice (#0A0502), a difference of 0.8 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 19.72:1).
#0E0A07 color codes
| HEX | #0E0A07 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(14, 10, 7) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(5.5%, 3.9%, 2.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(26, 33%, 4%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(26, 50%, 5%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 29%, 50%, 95%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(2.94, 0.75, 1.55) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(2.94, 1.72, 64.1) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(0.328, 0.326, 0.247) | |
| Decimal | 920071 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #0E0A07, 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 #0E0A07 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.07:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 19.72:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #0E0A07 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 19.72:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.07:1 | 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 #0E0A07 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#0b0a07Protanopia
no red cones#0c0b07Deuteranopia
no green cones#0f0909Tritanopia
no blue cones#0b0b0bAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #0e0a07; }
.text { color: #0e0a07; }
.border { border: 2px solid #0e0a07; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(14 10 7 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #0e0a07, #0e0d07); }
Similar colors
#0a0502Liquorice#0e0702Blackout#0f0d0dBlack Sheep#050301Raven Black#130d07Balsamico#0b0b0bRaven#0c0c0cBlack Wash#12110eSinister
Questions
- What color is #0E0A07?
- #0E0A07 is a very dark, desaturated orange, closest to the named color Liquorice. It belongs to the black family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #0E0A07?
- The RGB value is 14, 10, 7: 14 red, 10 green and 7 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #0E0A07?
- The complementary color is #070B0E, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #0E0A07?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.07:1 and white text 19.72:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.