Skip to content
AI Color

#0E494E — Charcoal

#0E494E is a dark saturated teal sitting at 185° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.

#0e494e
HEX
RGB
HSL
CMYK
Closest name
Color family
Contrast on white
Contrast on black

Tints and shades of #0E494E

Color schemes using #0E494E

analogous

Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.

complementary

Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.

split complementary

A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.

triadic

Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.

tetradic

Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.

monochromatic

A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.

Nearby colors

#0E494E FAQ

What color is #0E494E?

#0E494E is a shade of charcoal in the teal family. It has a hue of 185 degrees, 70% saturation and 18% lightness, which makes it a dark saturated color.

What is the RGB value of #0E494E?

#0E494E is rgb(14, 73, 78) in RGB, hsl(185, 70%, 18%) in HSL, and cmyk(82%, 6%, 0%, 69%) in CMYK.

Can I use white text on #0E494E?

White text on this background reaches 10.09:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.08:1.

What colors go well with #0E494E?

Its direct complement is #4E130E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #4E0E29 and #4E330E gives you contrast without the vibration.