#0F143A color
The hex color #0F143A is a very dark, moderate blue.
In the RGB color model it is made of 5.9% red, 7.8% green and 22.7% blue (15, 20, 58).
Its hue angle is 233°, with 59% saturation and 14% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 74% cyan, 66% magenta, 0% yellow and 77% black.
The closest named color is Infinite Night (#071037), a difference of 1.4 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 17.77:1).
#0F143A color codes
| HEX | #0F143A | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(15, 20, 58) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(5.9%, 7.8%, 22.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(233, 59%, 14%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(233, 74%, 23%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(74%, 66%, 0%, 77%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(8.19, 12.49, -25.4) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(8.19, 28.3, 296.18) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(1.211, 0.907, 4.113) | |
| Decimal | 988218 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #0F143A, 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 #0F143A | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.18:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 17.77:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #0F143A as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 17.77:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.18:1 | 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 #0F143A looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#001a3bProtanopia
no red cones#001639Deuteranopia
no green cones#001d24Tritanopia
no blue cones#181818Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #0f143a; }
.text { color: #0f143a; }
.border { border: 2px solid #0f143a; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(15 20 58 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #0f143a, #1f0f3a); }
Similar colors
#071037Infinite Night#111144Deadly Depths#03012dMidnight#000435Oblivion#00022eIllicit Darkness#161d3bNightwalker#211d49Azulado#1c1e4dFly-by-Night
Closest common color name: Oxford Blue.
Questions
- What color is #0F143A?
- #0F143A is a very dark, moderate blue, closest to the named color Infinite Night. It belongs to the black family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #0F143A?
- The RGB value is 15, 20, 58: 15 red, 20 green and 58 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #0F143A?
- The complementary color is #3A350F, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #0F143A?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.18:1 and white text 17.77:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.