Color #011E14 Color / Colour Code #011E14
This page shows the hex color code for color #011e14 (#011E14). The colour is a cyan tone with 94% saturation and 6% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #011E14 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#011E14 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 129, 159, and 189 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 159, 279, and 39 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #011E14
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 159 and saturation at 94%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 159 to 204 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 159 with its complement at 339 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #011E14
Lightness variations at hue 159 and 94% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #011E14
Design Use Cases for #011E14
High-Impact Accent
With 94% saturation, #011E14 is highly vivid. Reserve this for elements that need maximum attention: primary action buttons, notification badges, error states, or promotional banners. Use sparingly alongside neutral tones to avoid visual fatigue.
Dark Mode Background
At just 6% lightness, #011E14 works as a dark mode background or overlay color. Dark backgrounds reduce eye strain in low-light environments and make bright accent colors pop. Pair with light text (minimum 4.5:1 contrast ratio) for readability.
Clarity & Technology
#011E14 is in the cyan spectrum (hue 159). Cyan evokes technology, clarity, and innovation. It works well for tech product interfaces, data visualization accents, loading indicators, and futuristic design themes. Cyan provides a modern alternative to traditional blues.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #011E14 (hue 159) to its complement at hue 339. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 189. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #011e14, #1e010b);
CSS Code for #011E14
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Colors visually similar to #011E14 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #011E14 (#011E14)
#011E14 is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 1 red, 30 green, and 20 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 30.0:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 159 degrees with 94% saturation and 6% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #011E14 is 20/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This appears dark to the human eye, so pair it with light text for adequate readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 97% cyan, 0% magenta, 33% yellow, and 88% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #011E14 against white is 17.54:1 and against black is 1.20:1. This exceeds the AAA requirement (7:1) for normal text on white, making it excellent for body text and small UI labels on light backgrounds.
The complementary colour #1E010B creates maximum visual tension when paired with #011E14. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #011E05 and #01191E, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
How to Explore Color #011E14
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #011E14?
- #011E14 is Color #011E14, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(1, 30, 20), HSL(159, 94%, 6%), and CMYK(97%, 0%, 33%, 88%). Its perceived brightness is 20/255.
- Is #011E14 accessible for text?
- Against white, #011E14 has a contrast ratio of 17.54:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 1.20:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #011E14?
- The complementary colour is #1E010B (hue 339). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #011E05 and #01191E. The triadic palette adds #14011E and #1E1401 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #011E14 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #011e14; or rgb(1, 30, 20); or hsl(159, 94%, 6%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 159 94% 6%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.