#0E2C2E Hex Color
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A dark, muted cyan with a blue-green cast, #0e2c2e feels serious, shadowed, and controlled. Its low lightness suits moody interfaces, technology branding, and strong visual contrast. Use it as a dominant background with white text, which reaches about 14.8:1 contrast. The hex code #0e2c2e also brings depth without a vivid, flashy finish.
Questions about #0e2c2e
What is #0e2c2e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0e2c2e is rgb(14, 44, 46), in HSL hsl(184, 53%, 12%) and in CMYK 70%, 4%, 0%, 82%.
What colors pair well with #0e2c2e?
Pair #0e2c2e with warm terracotta or muted gold accents to soften its shadowed cyan character and add readable warmth. Keep brighter accents limited, since the base already carries strong visual weight.
Is #0e2c2e readable on white or black?
#0e2c2e has a 14.80:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.41:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.