#030404 Hex Color
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#030404 is an intensely dark, ashy black that sits just above absolute black. Because it carries so little saturation, it acts as a neutral base for high-contrast typography or bold, colorful accents. While pure blacks can feel flat, the subtle depth of this hex code offers a more sophisticated, moody alternative for luxury branding and dark mode interfaces. It pairs effectively with white text.
Questions about #030404
What is #030404 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #030404 is rgb(3, 4, 4), in HSL hsl(180, 14%, 1%) and in CMYK 25%, 0%, 0%, 98%.
Does #030404 work better than pure black for web design?
Yes, #030404 is often preferred over pure black because it feels less jarring on the eyes, offering a softer, more natural depth. It provides excellent contrast for white text while maintaining a premium, high-end aesthetic in UI design.
What colors pair well with the deep tone of #030404?
Is #030404 readable on white or black?
#030404 has a 20.52:1 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.