Color #0D2012 Color / Colour Code #0D2012
This page shows the hex color code for color #0d2012 (#0D2012). The colour is a green tone with 42% saturation and 9% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #0D2012 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#0D2012 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 106, 136, and 166 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 136, 256, and 16 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #0D2012
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 136 and saturation at 42%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 136 to 181 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 136 with its complement at 316 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 #0D2012
Lightness variations at hue 136 and 42% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #0D2012
Design Use Cases for #0D2012
Balanced UI Color
At 42% saturation, #0D2012 strikes a balance between vibrancy and restraint. This makes it versatile for primary UI elements like navigation bars, card headers, and form accents. It draws attention without overwhelming adjacent content.
Dark Mode Background
At just 9% lightness, #0D2012 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.
Success & Growth Indicators
#0D2012 falls in the green range (hue 136). Green universally represents success, growth, and safety. Use it for confirmation messages, positive chart data, eco-friendly badges, and health metrics. In financial dashboards, green indicates gains and positive performance.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #0D2012 (hue 136) to its complement at hue 316. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 166. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0d2012, #210d1b);
CSS Code for #0D2012
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About Color #0D2012 (#0D2012)
#0D2012 is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 13 red, 32 green, and 18 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 2.5:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 136 degrees with 42% saturation and 9% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #0D2012 is 25/255 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 59% cyan, 0% magenta, 44% yellow, and 87% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #0D2012 against white is 17.04:1 and against black is 1.23:1. 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 #210D1B creates maximum visual tension when paired with #0D2012. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #12210D and #0D211C, 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #0D2012?
- #0D2012 is Color #0D2012, a green color (colour) with RGB(13, 32, 18), HSL(136, 42%, 9%), and CMYK(59%, 0%, 44%, 87%). Its perceived brightness is 25/255.
- Is #0D2012 accessible for text?
- Against white, #0D2012 has a contrast ratio of 17.04:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 1.23:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #0D2012?
- The complementary colour is #210D1B (hue 316). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #12210D and #0D211C. The triadic palette adds #120D21 and #21120D for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #0D2012 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #0d2012; or rgb(13, 32, 18); or hsl(136, 42%, 9%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 136 42% 9%; 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.