#0E2B0B color
The hex color #0E2B0B is a very dark, moderate green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 5.5% red, 16.9% green and 4.3% blue (14, 43, 11).
Its hue angle is 114°, with 59% saturation and 11% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 67% cyan, 0% magenta, 74% yellow and 83% black.
The closest named color is Haunted Forest (#032E0E), a difference of 2.5 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.34:1).
#0E2B0B color codes
| HEX | #0E2B0B | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(14, 43, 11) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(5.5%, 16.9%, 4.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(114, 59%, 11%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(114, 74%, 17%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(67%, 0%, 74%, 83%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(14.65, -18.84, 16.47) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(14.65, 25.03, 138.84) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(1.105, 1.845, 0.614) | |
| Decimal | 928523 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #0E2B0B, 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 #0E2B0B | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.37:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.34:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #0E2B0B as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.34:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.37:1 | 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 #0E2B0B looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#2c2608Protanopia
no red cones#28240eDeuteranopia
no green cones#0a2924Tritanopia
no blue cones#252525Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #0e2b0b; }
.text { color: #0e2b0b; }
.border { border: 2px solid #0e2b0b; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(14 43 11 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #0e2b0b, #0b2b18); }
Similar colors
#032e0eHaunted Forest#113311Dark Serpent#002d04PCB Green#172808Lindworm Green#003311Haunted Hills#223311Darkest Forest#12390dMelancholia#17240bMidnight Pines
Closest common color name: British Racing Green.
Questions
- What color is #0E2B0B?
- #0E2B0B is a very dark, moderate green, closest to the named color Haunted Forest. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #0E2B0B?
- The RGB value is 14, 43, 11: 14 red, 43 green and 11 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #0E2B0B?
- The complementary color is #280B2B, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #0E2B0B?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.37:1 and white text 15.34:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.