#0F4544 color
The hex color #0F4544 is a very dark, moderate cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 5.9% red, 27.1% green and 26.7% blue (15, 69, 68).
Its hue angle is 179°, with 64% saturation and 16% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 78% cyan, 0% magenta, 1% yellow and 73% black.
The closest named color is Botanical Night (#12403C), a difference of 2.3 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.74:1).
#0F4544 color codes
| HEX | #0F4544 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(15, 69, 68) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(5.9%, 27.1%, 26.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(179, 64%, 16%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(179, 78%, 27%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(78%, 0%, 1%, 73%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(26.08, -17.16, -4.44) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(26.08, 17.73, 194.49) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(3.368, 4.775, 6.212) | |
| Decimal | 1000772 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #0F4544, 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 #0F4544 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.96:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.74:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #0F4544 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.74:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.96:1 | 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 #0F4544 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#404144Protanopia
no red cones#383b44Deuteranopia
no green cones#004745Tritanopia
no blue cones#3e3e3eAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #0f4544; }
.text { color: #0f4544; }
.border { border: 2px solid #0f4544; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(15 69 68 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #0f4544, #0f2b45); }
Similar colors
#12403cBotanical Night#014d4eDark Teal#024a43Tropical Forest#224347Emerald Forest#2f4f4fDark Slate Gray#01554fCape Verde#27454aMysterious Waters#33534bHunter
Questions
- What color is #0F4544?
- #0F4544 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 #0F4544?
- The RGB value is 15, 69, 68: 15 red, 69 green and 68 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #0F4544?
- The complementary color is #450F10, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #0F4544?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.96:1 and white text 10.74:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.