#040506 Hex Color
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#040506 functions as a sooty, muted neutral that avoids the harsh, flat quality of pure black. It anchors moody designs and premium branding by offering deep, serious contrast. This hex code #040506 offers a 20.4:1 contrast ratio with white, ensuring excellent legibility for UI body text. It works best as a primary background color rather than a small accent.
Questions about #040506
What is #040506 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #040506 is rgb(4, 5, 6), in HSL hsl(210, 20%, 2%) and in CMYK 33%, 17%, 0%, 98%.
Why use #040506 instead of pure black?
#040506 functions as a sooty neutral that avoids the artificial, flat harshness often seen in pure black. By adding subtle depth, it creates a more sophisticated backdrop for interfaces and moody branding that feels organic rather than stark or digital.
Is #040506 readable on white or black?
#040506 has a 20.39:1 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.