#0ED5A9 color
The hex color #0ED5A9 is a vivid spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 5.5% red, 83.5% green and 66.3% blue (14, 213, 169).
Its hue angle is 167°, with 88% saturation and 45% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 93% cyan, 0% magenta, 21% yellow and 16% black.
The closest named color is Eucalyptus (#44D7A8), a difference of 2.1 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.11:1).
#0ED5A9 color codes
| HEX | #0ED5A9 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(14, 213, 169) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(5.5%, 83.5%, 66.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(167, 88%, 45%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(167, 93%, 84%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(93%, 0%, 21%, 16%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(76.4, -53.62, 9.63) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(76.4, 54.47, 169.82) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(31.133, 50.542, 45.643) | |
| Decimal | 972201 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #0ED5A9, 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 #0ED5A9 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.11:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.89:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #0ED5A9 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.89:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.11:1 | Pass | Pass | 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 #0ED5A9 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#cec6a7Protanopia
no red cones#b9b6acDeuteranopia
no green cones#00d7c8Tritanopia
no blue cones#bcbcbcAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #0ed5a9; }
.text { color: #0ed5a9; }
.border { border: 2px solid #0ed5a9; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(14 213 169 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #0ed5a9, #0e9dd5); }
Similar colors
#44d7a8Eucalyptus#59c8a5Mermaid’s Kiss#66cdaaMedium Aquamarine#46c299Macau#45e9c1Aphrodite Aqua#5ccd97Vegetation#13eac9Fake Jade#6ec9a3Minted Elegance
Questions
- What color is #0ED5A9?
- #0ED5A9 is a vivid spring green, closest to the named color Eucalyptus. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #0ED5A9?
- The RGB value is 14, 213, 169: 14 red, 213 green and 169 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #0ED5A9?
- The complementary color is #D50E3A, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #0ED5A9?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 11.11:1 and white text 1.89:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.