#010407 Hex Color
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With a faint blue-gray cast, #010407 is an almost black, low-light shade that feels ashy, somber, and controlled. The hex code #010407 suits dark UI backgrounds, editorial layouts, formal fashion, and premium branding where strong contrast matters. White text reaches about 20.6:1 contrast here, giving small body copy ample WCAG AA clearance.
Questions about #010407
What is #010407 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #010407 is rgb(1, 4, 7), in HSL hsl(210, 75%, 2%) and in CMYK 86%, 43%, 0%, 97%.
What colors pair well with #010407?
Pair #010407 with off-white, muted silver, or burgundy for contrast that feels polished rather than stark, especially in editorial layouts, luxury packaging, or formal interfaces where a warm accent can soften its cool, blue-gray cast. Use the warmer accent sparingly.
Is #010407 suitable for body text backgrounds?
Yes, #010407 works well as a background for white body text because its approximate contrast ratio is 20.6:1, far above the WCAG AA minimum of 4.5:1 for normal body text. It supports clear reading in dark interfaces.
Is #010407 readable on white or black?
#010407 has a 20.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.02:1 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.