#040810 Hex Color
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This near-black shade is inky, ashy, and somber, avoiding the harsh flatness of pure black. The hex code for this dim, moody tone is #040810. Use it as a dominant background to ground luxury branding, but keep text white for high readability. Because it is so dark, this color can look muddy if paired with other desaturated, shadowy tones.
Questions about #040810
What is #040810 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #040810 is rgb(4, 8, 16), in HSL hsl(220, 60%, 4%) and in CMYK 75%, 50%, 0%, 94%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
Does #040810 work as a replacement for pure black?
Using #040810 is ideal when you want the depth of black without the harsh, flat visual weight often associated with standard black. It offers a softer, more grounded presence that feels naturally high-end and suitable for modern screen interfaces or editorial layouts.
What color combinations work best with #040810?
This shade pairs beautifully with high-contrast, crisp white or soft, muted metallics to maintain luxury. Avoid pairing it with other dark, desaturated tones, as the lack of contrast can make the overall color palette feel muddy and indistinct in your designs.
Is #040810 readable on white or black?
#040810 has a 20.05:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.04:1 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.