#0E383C color
The hex color #0E383C is a very dark, moderate cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 5.5% red, 22% green and 23.5% blue (14, 56, 60).
Its hue angle is 185°, with 62% saturation and 15% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 77% cyan, 7% magenta, 0% yellow and 76% 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 12.73:1).
#0E383C color codes
| HEX | #0E383C | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(14, 56, 60) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(5.5%, 22%, 23.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(185, 62%, 15%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(185, 77%, 24%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(77%, 7%, 0%, 76%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(21.01, -12.62, -6.71) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(21.01, 14.3, 208.01) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(2.411, 3.248, 4.774) | |
| Decimal | 931900 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #0E383C, 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 #0E383C | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.65:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.73:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #0E383C as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.73:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.65:1 | 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 #0E383C looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#33353cProtanopia
no red cones#2c303cDeuteranopia
no green cones#003b39Tritanopia
no blue cones#323232Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #0e383c; }
.text { color: #0e383c; }
.border { border: 2px solid #0e383c; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(14 56 60 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #0e383c, #0e213c); }
Similar colors
#133337Elite Teal#1c3d44Sunken Harbour#1c3b42Royal Neptune#224347Emerald Forest#27454aMysterious Waters#12403cBotanical Night#154250Cold and Dark#2d454aLittle Mermaid
Closest common color name: Dark Teal.
Questions
- What color is #0E383C?
- #0E383C is a very dark, moderate cyan, closest to the named color Elite Teal. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #0E383C?
- The RGB value is 14, 56, 60: 14 red, 56 green and 60 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #0E383C?
- The complementary color is #3C120E, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #0E383C?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.65:1 and white text 12.73:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.