#0E4D18 color
The hex color #0E4D18 is a very dark, moderate green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 5.5% red, 30.2% green and 9.4% blue (14, 77, 24).
Its hue angle is 130°, with 69% saturation and 18% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 82% cyan, 0% magenta, 69% yellow and 70% black.
The closest named color is Mysterious Mixture (#0F521A), a difference of 1.6 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.03:1).
#0E4D18 color codes
| HEX | #0E4D18 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(14, 77, 24) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(5.5%, 30.2%, 9.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(130, 69%, 18%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(130, 82%, 30%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(82%, 0%, 69%, 70%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(28.03, -31.75, 25.33) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(28.03, 40.62, 141.43) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(3, 5.467, 1.761) | |
| Decimal | 937240 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #0E4D18, 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 #0E4D18 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.09:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.03:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #0E4D18 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.03:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.09:1 | 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 #0E4D18 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#4e4512Protanopia
no red cones#47401dDeuteranopia
no green cones#004b42Tritanopia
no blue cones#424242Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #0e4d18; }
.text { color: #0e4d18; }
.border { border: 2px solid #0e4d18; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(14 77 24 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #0e4d18, #0e4d37); }
Similar colors
#0f521aMysterious Mixture#114411Realm of the Underworld#005522O Tannenbaum#005511Swamp Monster#115511Jungle Jam#1f5429Moor-Monster#004400Woodland Grass#0b5509Forest
Closest common color name: British Racing Green.
Questions
- What color is #0E4D18?
- #0E4D18 is a very dark, moderate green, closest to the named color Mysterious Mixture. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #0E4D18?
- The RGB value is 14, 77, 24: 14 red, 77 green and 24 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #0E4D18?
- The complementary color is #4D0E43, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #0E4D18?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.09:1 and white text 10.03:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.