#0E2D33 color
The hex color #0E2D33 is a very dark, moderate cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 5.5% red, 17.6% green and 20% blue (14, 45, 51).
Its hue angle is 190°, with 57% saturation and 13% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 73% cyan, 12% magenta, 0% yellow and 80% black.
The closest named color is Elite Teal (#133337), a difference of 2.3 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.56:1).
#0E2D33 color codes
| HEX | #0E2D33 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(14, 45, 51) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(5.5%, 17.6%, 20%) | |
| HSL | hsl(190, 57%, 13%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(190, 73%, 20%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(73%, 12%, 0%, 80%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(16.55, -9.1, -7.28) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(16.55, 11.65, 218.63) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(1.717, 2.209, 3.467) | |
| Decimal | 929075 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #0E2D33, 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 #0E2D33 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.44:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.56:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #0E2D33 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.56:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.44:1 | 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 #0E2D33 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#282b33Protanopia
no red cones#232733Deuteranopia
no green cones#002f2fTritanopia
no blue cones#292929Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #0e2d33; }
.text { color: #0e2d33; }
.border { border: 2px solid #0e2d33; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(14 45 51 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #0e2d33, #0e1a33); }
Similar colors
#133337Elite Teal#0f282fBlack Box#10252aSunken Ship#1c3b42Royal Neptune#1c3d44Sunken Harbour#203943Astral Nomad#172b36Oceanic Noir#003344Nordic Noir
Closest common color name: Gunmetal.
Questions
- What color is #0E2D33?
- #0E2D33 is a very dark, moderate cyan, closest to the named color Elite Teal. It belongs to the black family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #0E2D33?
- The RGB value is 14, 45, 51: 14 red, 45 green and 51 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #0E2D33?
- The complementary color is #33140E, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #0E2D33?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.44:1 and white text 14.56:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.