#0E2D1D color
The hex color #0E2D1D is a very dark, moderate green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 5.5% red, 17.6% green and 11.4% blue (14, 45, 29).
Its hue angle is 149°, with 53% saturation and 12% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 69% cyan, 0% magenta, 36% yellow and 82% black.
The closest named color is Pitch-Black Forests (#003322), a difference of 3.6 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.87:1).
#0E2D1D color codes
| HEX | #0E2D1D | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(14, 45, 29) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(5.5%, 17.6%, 11.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(149, 53%, 12%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(149, 69%, 18%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(69%, 0%, 36%, 82%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(15.79, -16.21, 6.99) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(15.79, 17.66, 156.68) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(1.341, 2.059, 1.489) | |
| Decimal | 929053 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #0E2D1D, 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 #0E2D1D | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.41:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.87:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #0E2D1D as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.87:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.41:1 | 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 #0E2D1D looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#2d291cProtanopia
no red cones#28261eDeuteranopia
no green cones#042d29Tritanopia
no blue cones#272727Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #0e2d1d; }
.text { color: #0e2d1d; }
.border { border: 2px solid #0e2d1d; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(14 45 29 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #0e2d1d, #0e2d2c); }
Similar colors
#003322Pitch-Black Forests#112211Nightmare#032e0eHaunted Forest#113311Dark Serpent#17240bMidnight Pines#172808Lindworm Green#003311Haunted Hills#264334Everglade
Closest common color name: British Racing Green.
Questions
- What color is #0E2D1D?
- #0E2D1D is a very dark, moderate green, closest to the named color Pitch-Black Forests. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #0E2D1D?
- The RGB value is 14, 45, 29: 14 red, 45 green and 29 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #0E2D1D?
- The complementary color is #2D0E1E, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #0E2D1D?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.41:1 and white text 14.87:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.