Aztec Color
Aztec is a cyan color with hex code #0D1C19. This page covers its meaning, all color values, harmonies, colors that go with aztec, shades, tints, similar colors, CSS examples, FAQs, and WCAG contrast ratios.
Aztec Color Values
What Does Aztec Mean?
Aztec belongs to the cyan family of colors. The cyan family covers turquoise, teal, and aqua: blue calmed down with a little green mixed in. Travel sites, spas, and healthcare brands camp here because these hues read as fresh and clean without turning clinical. Being on the dark side, Aztec adds weight and depth. It suits text, shadows, and grounding elements more than wide-open backgrounds.
In the ISCC-NBS color naming system, Aztec is classified as a green (nearest centroid: blackish green, #1A2421).
Color Harmonies
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Colors That Go With Aztec
Aztec and #1C0D10 are complements, parked opposite each other on the wheel. Together they hit maximum contrast, so a rough 70/30 split keeps the pairing from shouting.
Analogous neighbors — #0D1C11 and #0D171C, which sit beside aztec on the wheel. Pairings like this feel calm and settled, which suits backgrounds and gradients.
For an energetic three-color palette, pair aztec with triadic partners #190D1C and #1C190D. All three sit evenly spaced around the wheel, so the scheme stays lively without clashing.
Build and test these combinations in our Color Wheel Tool or check text readability with the Contrast Checker.
Tints and Shades
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Similar Colors
- Black Bean —
#081910(Delta E 4) - Swamp —
#001B1C(Delta E 4) - Holly —
#011D13(Delta E 7) - Midnight Moss —
#041004(Delta E 7) - Gordons Green —
#0B1107(Delta E 7)
CSS Examples
.text { color: #0D1C19; }
.background { background-color: #0D1C19; }
.border { border: 2px solid #0D1C19; }
.shadow { box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #0D1C1940; }WCAG Contrast
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hex code for aztec?
Aztec has the hex code #0D1C19. In RGB notation it is rgb(13, 28, 25), in HSL it is hsl(168, 37%, 8%), and its OKLCH value is 0.212, 0.022, 180.
What does the color aztec mean?
Cyan-family colors like aztec carry distinct psychological associations. Aztec belongs to the cyan family of colors. The cyan family covers turquoise, teal, and aqua: blue calmed down with a little green mixed in. Travel sites, spas, and healthcare brands camp here because these hues read as fresh and clean without turning clinical. Being on the dark side, Aztec adds weight and depth. It suits text, shadows, and grounding elements more than wide-open backgrounds.
What colors go with aztec?
Aztec has three easy routes: its complement #1C0D10 for punch, its neighbors #0D1C11 and #0D171C for something calmer, or triadic partners #190D1C and #1C190D when you want energy.
Is aztec a standard web color?
No — Aztec is not a CSS keyword. Use its hex value #0D1C19 or any RGB/HSL equivalent in your stylesheets.
How do I make aztec lighter or darker?
To lighten aztec, add white to create tints; to darken it, add black to create shades. The tints and shades table above shows five computed steps of each, from #CBE7E1 (lightest tint) to #020303 (darkest shade).
About Aztec
Aztec is classified as a Green in the ISCC-NBS color naming system, within the Cyan hue family. It has The color is recognized by Resene.
Use our Color Converter to convert #0D1C19 to any other color format, or explore the Color Wheel to find harmonious color combinations.