#0F1E27 color
The hex color #0F1E27 is a very dark, desaturated azure.
In the RGB color model it is made of 5.9% red, 11.8% green and 15.3% blue (15, 30, 39).
Its hue angle is 203°, with 44% saturation and 11% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 62% cyan, 23% magenta, 0% yellow and 85% black.
The closest named color is Black Stallion (#0E191C), a difference of 3.9 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 17:1).
#0F1E27 color codes
| HEX | #0F1E27 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(15, 30, 39) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(5.9%, 11.8%, 15.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(203, 44%, 11%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(203, 62%, 15%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(62%, 23%, 0%, 85%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(10.38, -3.17, -8.08) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(10.38, 8.68, 248.59) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(1.027, 1.177, 2.092) | |
| Decimal | 990759 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #0F1E27, 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 #0F1E27 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.24:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 17:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #0F1E27 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 17:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.24:1 | 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 #0F1E27 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#1a1e27Protanopia
no red cones#171b27Deuteranopia
no green cones#052021Tritanopia
no blue cones#1c1c1cAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #0f1e27; }
.text { color: #0f1e27; }
.border { border: 2px solid #0f1e27; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(15 30 39 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #0f1e27, #0f1227); }
Similar colors
#0e191cBlack Stallion#1e272cBlack Pearl#172b36Oceanic Noir#002233Midnight Dreams#102030The Count’s Black#10252aSunken Ship#1b2431Dark#0f282fBlack Box
Closest common color name: Rich Black.
Questions
- What color is #0F1E27?
- #0F1E27 is a very dark, desaturated azure, closest to the named color Black Stallion. It belongs to the black family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #0F1E27?
- The RGB value is 15, 30, 39: 15 red, 30 green and 39 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #0F1E27?
- The complementary color is #27180F, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #0F1E27?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.24:1 and white text 17:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.