#0E1D24 color
The hex color #0E1D24 is a very dark, desaturated azure.
In the RGB color model it is made of 5.5% red, 11.4% green and 14.1% blue (14, 29, 36).
Its hue angle is 199°, with 44% saturation and 10% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 61% cyan, 19% magenta, 0% yellow and 86% black.
The closest named color is Black Stallion (#0E191C), a difference of 2.7 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 17.21:1).
#0E1D24 color codes
| HEX | #0E1D24 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(14, 29, 36) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(5.5%, 11.4%, 14.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(199, 44%, 10%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(199, 61%, 14%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(61%, 19%, 0%, 86%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(9.79, -3.9, -6.77) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(9.79, 7.82, 240.06) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(0.939, 1.099, 1.831) | |
| Decimal | 924964 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #0E1D24, 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 #0E1D24 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.22:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 17.21:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #0E1D24 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 17.21:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.22:1 | 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 #0E1D24 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#191c24Protanopia
no red cones#161a24Deuteranopia
no green cones#051f1fTritanopia
no blue cones#1b1b1bAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #0e1d24; }
.text { color: #0e1d24; }
.border { border: 2px solid #0e1d24; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(14 29 36 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #0e1d24, #0e1224); }
Similar colors
#0e191cBlack Stallion#10252aSunken Ship#1e272cBlack Pearl#0f282fBlack Box#172b36Oceanic Noir#002233Midnight Dreams#010b13Rich Black#010b13Black Knight
Questions
- What color is #0E1D24?
- #0E1D24 is a very dark, desaturated azure, closest to the named color Black Stallion. It belongs to the black family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #0E1D24?
- The RGB value is 14, 29, 36: 14 red, 29 green and 36 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #0E1D24?
- The complementary color is #24150E, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #0E1D24?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.22:1 and white text 17.21:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.