#040B04 Hex Color
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#040b04 is an almost-black shade with a faint green undertone and an ashy, sooty surface. Its extreme darkness creates a somber, controlled mood suited to luxury branding, editorial layouts, formal fashion, and dramatic backgrounds. Use this hex code as a dominant base with warm white or muted metallic accents. Its near-black value supports strong contrast and readable light text.
Questions about #040b04
What is #040b04 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #040b04 is rgb(4, 11, 4), in HSL hsl(120, 47%, 3%) and in CMYK 64%, 0%, 64%, 96%.
What colors pair well with #040b04?
#040b04 pairs well with warm white, muted brass, and dusty sage, which soften its near-black value without weakening its serious, premium feel. Use those lighter tones for type, borders, or restrained highlights in branding and editorial layouts.
Is #040b04 readable on white or black?
#040b04 has a 19.90:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.05:1 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.