#000709 Hex Color
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This extremely dark, sooty black sits right at the edge of visibility. Because it is so dim, the hex code #000709 serves as a solid base for minimalist interfaces. It offers enough contrast for white text to remain legible, making it a practical choice for dark mode layouts that need a serious, authoritative tone.
Questions about #000709
What is #000709 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #000709 is rgb(0, 7, 9), in HSL hsl(193, 100%, 2%) and in CMYK 100%, 22%, 0%, 96%.
Is #000709 a true black?
#000709 is an extremely dark, desaturated tone that functions as a rich, near-black rather than a pure void. While it appears black, the subtle blue and green undertones prevent it from feeling entirely flat or artificial in UI design.
How does #000709 perform in dark mode layouts?
This hex color serves as an ideal background because it reduces eye strain significantly compared to pure black (#000000) while keeping high contrast for white text. It provides a grounded, authoritative foundation for modern, minimalist web applications.
Is #000709 readable on white or black?
#000709 has a 20.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.03:1 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.