#0F3B3B color
The hex color #0F3B3B is a very dark, moderate cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 5.9% red, 23.1% green and 23.1% blue (15, 59, 59).
Its hue angle is 180°, with 59% saturation and 15% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 75% cyan, 0% magenta, 0% yellow and 77% black.
The closest named color is Botanical Night (#12403C), a difference of 2.7 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.29:1).
#0F3B3B color codes
| HEX | #0F3B3B | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(15, 59, 59) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(5.9%, 23.1%, 23.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(180, 59%, 15%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(180, 75%, 23%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(75%, 0%, 0%, 77%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(22.11, -14.57, -4.39) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(22.11, 15.22, 196.77) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(2.55, 3.545, 4.687) | |
| Decimal | 998203 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #0F3B3B, 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 #0F3B3B | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.71:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.29:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #0F3B3B as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.29:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.71:1 | 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 #0F3B3B looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#37383bProtanopia
no red cones#30333bDeuteranopia
no green cones#003d3bTritanopia
no blue cones#353535Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #0f3b3b; }
.text { color: #0f3b3b; }
.border { border: 2px solid #0f3b3b; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(15 59 59 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #0f3b3b, #0f253b); }
Similar colors
#12403cBotanical Night#133337Elite Teal#224347Emerald Forest#1c3d44Sunken Harbour#1c3b42Royal Neptune#27454aMysterious Waters#014d4eDark Teal#024a43Tropical Forest
Questions
- What color is #0F3B3B?
- #0F3B3B is a very dark, moderate cyan, closest to the named color Botanical Night. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #0F3B3B?
- The RGB value is 15, 59, 59: 15 red, 59 green and 59 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #0F3B3B?
- The complementary color is #3B0F0F, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #0F3B3B?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.71:1 and white text 12.29:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.