#230E00 color
The hex color #230E00 is a very dark, vivid orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 13.7% red, 5.5% green and 0% blue (35, 14, 0).
Its hue angle is 24°, with 100% saturation and 7% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 60% magenta, 100% yellow and 86% black.
The closest named color is Shadow Play (#2D1403), a difference of 3.6 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 18.51:1).
#230E00 color codes
| HEX | #230E00 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(35, 14, 0) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(13.7%, 5.5%, 0%) | |
| HSL | hsl(24, 100%, 7%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(24, 100%, 14%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 60%, 100%, 86%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(6.07, 8.68, 9.24) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(6.07, 12.68, 46.79) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(0.85, 0.672, 0.085) | |
| Decimal | 2297344 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #230E00, 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 #230E00 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.13:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 18.51:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #230E00 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 18.51:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.13:1 | 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 #230E00 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#141000Protanopia
no red cones#191500Deuteranopia
no green cones#28090aTritanopia
no blue cones#131313Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #230e00; }
.text { color: #230e00; }
.border { border: 2px solid #230e00; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(35 14 0 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #230e00, #232000); }
Similar colors
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Questions
- What color is #230E00?
- #230E00 is a very dark, vivid orange, closest to the named color Shadow Play. It belongs to the black family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #230E00?
- The RGB value is 35, 14, 0: 35 red, 14 green and 0 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #230E00?
- The complementary color is #001523, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #230E00?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.13:1 and white text 18.51:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.