#0E3934 color
The hex color #0E3934 is a very dark, moderate spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 5.5% red, 22.4% green and 20.4% blue (14, 57, 52).
Its hue angle is 173°, with 61% saturation and 14% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 75% cyan, 0% magenta, 9% yellow and 78% black.
The closest named color is Botanical Night (#12403C), a difference of 2.3 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.7:1).
#0E3934 color codes
| HEX | #0E3934 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(14, 57, 52) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(5.5%, 22.4%, 20.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(173, 61%, 14%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(173, 75%, 22%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(75%, 0%, 9%, 78%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(21.08, -15.99, -1.19) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(21.08, 16.03, 184.25) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(2.264, 3.267, 3.759) | |
| Decimal | 932148 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #0E3934, 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 #0E3934 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.65:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.7:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #0E3934 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.7:1 | 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 #0E3934 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#363534Protanopia
no red cones#303135Deuteranopia
no green cones#003a37Tritanopia
no blue cones#333333Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #0e3934; }
.text { color: #0e3934; }
.border { border: 2px solid #0e3934; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(14 57 52 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #0e3934, #0e2939); }
Similar colors
#12403cBotanical Night#024a43Tropical Forest#264334Everglade#133337Elite Teal#003322Pitch-Black Forests#224347Emerald Forest#014d4eDark Teal#162825Swamp Thing
Questions
- What color is #0E3934?
- #0E3934 is a very dark, moderate spring green, closest to the named color Botanical Night. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #0E3934?
- The RGB value is 14, 57, 52: 14 red, 57 green and 52 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #0E3934?
- The complementary color is #390E13, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #0E3934?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.65:1 and white text 12.7:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.