#0E8E00 color
The hex color #0E8E00 is a dark, vivid green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 5.5% red, 55.7% green and 0% blue (14, 142, 0).
Its hue angle is 114°, with 100% saturation and 28% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 90% cyan, 0% magenta, 100% yellow and 44% black.
The closest named color is Clover (#008F00), a difference of 0.4 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 4.89:1).
#0E8E00 color codes
| HEX | #0E8E00 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(14, 142, 0) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(5.5%, 55.7%, 0%) | |
| HSL | hsl(114, 100%, 28%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(114, 100%, 56%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(90%, 0%, 100%, 44%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(51.2, -54.75, 53.93) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(51.2, 76.85, 135.44) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(9.853, 19.438, 3.233) | |
| Decimal | 953856 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #0E8E00, 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 #0E8E00 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.89:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.3:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #0E8E00 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.3:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.89:1 | 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 #0E8E00 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#927f00Protanopia
no red cones#85771cDeuteranopia
no green cones#008978Tritanopia
no blue cones#7a7a7aAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #0e8e00; }
.text { color: #0e8e00; }
.border { border: 2px solid #0e8e00; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(14 142 0 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #0e8e00, #008e39); }
Similar colors
#008f00Clover#009000Maniac Green#228800Green Bell Pepper#008800Fine Pine#008811Lush Garden#228b22Forest Green#118822Asian Spice#008400Lucky Clover
Questions
- What color is #0E8E00?
- #0E8E00 is a dark, vivid green, closest to the named color Clover. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #0E8E00?
- The RGB value is 14, 142, 0: 14 red, 142 green and 0 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #0E8E00?
- The complementary color is #80008E, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #0E8E00?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 4.89:1 and white text 4.3:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.