#0F7DA2 color
The hex color #0F7DA2 is a dark, vivid azure.
In the RGB color model it is made of 5.9% red, 49% green and 63.5% blue (15, 125, 162).
Its hue angle is 195°, with 83% saturation and 35% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 91% cyan, 23% magenta, 0% yellow and 36% black.
The closest named color is Bleu Ciel (#007BA1), a difference of 0.8 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 4.69:1).
#0F7DA2 color codes
| HEX | #0F7DA2 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(15, 125, 162) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(5.9%, 49%, 63.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(195, 83%, 35%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(195, 91%, 64%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(91%, 23%, 0%, 36%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(48.73, -14.64, -27.7) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(48.73, 31.33, 242.14) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(14.049, 17.376, 36.789) | |
| Decimal | 1015202 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #0F7DA2, 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 #0F7DA2 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.48:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.69:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #0F7DA2 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.69:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.48:1 | Fail | Fail | 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 #0F7DA2 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#697ba4Protanopia
no red cones#576ea1Deuteranopia
no green cones#008789Tritanopia
no blue cones#747474Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #0f7da2; }
.text { color: #0f7da2; }
.border { border: 2px solid #0f7da2; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(15 125 162 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #0f7da2, #0f34a2); }
Similar colors
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Questions
- What color is #0F7DA2?
- #0F7DA2 is a dark, vivid azure, closest to the named color Bleu Ciel. It belongs to the blue family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #0F7DA2?
- The RGB value is 15, 125, 162: 15 red, 125 green and 162 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #0F7DA2?
- The complementary color is #A2340F, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #0F7DA2?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 4.48:1 and white text 4.69:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.