#0E7DB5 color
The hex color #0E7DB5 is a vivid azure.
In the RGB color model it is made of 5.5% red, 49% green and 71% blue (14, 125, 181).
Its hue angle is 200°, with 86% saturation and 38% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 92% cyan, 31% magenta, 0% yellow and 29% black.
The closest named color is Honolulu Blue (#007FBF), a difference of 1.6 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 4.62:1).
#0E7DB5 color codes
| HEX | #0E7DB5 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(14, 125, 181) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(5.5%, 49%, 71%) | |
| HSL | hsl(200, 86%, 38%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(200, 92%, 71%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(92%, 31%, 0%, 29%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(49.61, -7.58, -37.34) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(49.61, 38.11, 258.52) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(15.852, 18.095, 46.364) | |
| Decimal | 949685 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #0E7DB5, 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 #0E7DB5 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.62:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.55:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #0E7DB5 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.55:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.62:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
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 #0E7DB5 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#627eb7Protanopia
no red cones#4c70b4Deuteranopia
no green cones#008b91Tritanopia
no blue cones#767676Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #0e7db5; }
.text { color: #0e7db5; }
.border { border: 2px solid #0e7db5; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(14 125 181 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #0e7db5, #0e29b5); }
Similar colors
#007fbfHonolulu Blue#1682b9Mediterranean Blue#007cacJacuzzi#007dacNeptune#057bc1Star of Life#0075b3Brilliant Blue#277abaHaddock’s Sweater#007ba7Cerulean
Questions
- What color is #0E7DB5?
- #0E7DB5 is a vivid azure, closest to the named color Honolulu Blue. It belongs to the blue family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #0E7DB5?
- The RGB value is 14, 125, 181: 14 red, 125 green and 181 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #0E7DB5?
- The complementary color is #B5460E, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #0E7DB5?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 4.62:1 and white text 4.55:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.