#0E3432 color
The hex color #0E3432 is a very dark, moderate cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 5.5% red, 20.4% green and 19.6% blue (14, 52, 50).
Its hue angle is 177°, with 58% saturation and 13% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 73% cyan, 0% magenta, 4% yellow and 80% black.
The closest named color is Botanical Night (#12403C), a difference of 4 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.5:1).
#0E3432 color codes
| HEX | #0E3432 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(14, 52, 50) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(5.5%, 20.4%, 19.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(177, 58%, 13%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(177, 73%, 20%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(73%, 0%, 4%, 80%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(19.14, -13.77, -2.7) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(19.14, 14.04, 191.08) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(1.985, 2.779, 3.449) | |
| Decimal | 930866 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #0E3432, 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 #0E3432 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.56:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.5:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #0E3432 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.5:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.56:1 | 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 #0E3432 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#313132Protanopia
no red cones#2b2d32Deuteranopia
no green cones#003633Tritanopia
no blue cones#2e2e2eAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #0e3432; }
.text { color: #0e3432; }
.border { border: 2px solid #0e3432; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(14 52 50 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #0e3432, #0e2334); }
Similar colors
#12403cBotanical Night#133337Elite Teal#162825Swamp Thing#224347Emerald Forest#1c3d44Sunken Harbour#1c3b42Royal Neptune#27454aMysterious Waters#264334Everglade
Closest common color name: Dark Teal.
Questions
- What color is #0E3432?
- #0E3432 is a very dark, moderate cyan, closest to the named color Botanical Night. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #0E3432?
- The RGB value is 14, 52, 50: 14 red, 52 green and 50 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #0E3432?
- The complementary color is #340E10, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #0E3432?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.56:1 and white text 13.5:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.