#03040C Hex Color
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#03040c is an almost-black shade with a faint cool, inky undertone and very low lightness. Somber and authoritative, it brings mystery, control, and formal elegance to moody designs. Use the hex code as a dominant background or strong contrast field, though subtle details can disappear without lighter type or accents. White text has about 20.5:1 contrast.
Questions about #03040c
What is #03040c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #03040c is rgb(3, 4, 12), in HSL hsl(233, 60%, 3%) and in CMYK 75%, 67%, 0%, 95%.
Does #03040c work well as a background?
Yes, #03040c works well as a dominant background because its near-black value creates strong separation for white text and brighter accents. Its faint cool undertone adds depth, but low-contrast gray details may disappear, especially in large, flat areas.
Is #03040c readable on white or black?
#03040c has a 20.45:1 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.