#040B08 Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
#040b08 is an almost-black shade with a faint green undertone, so its very low lightness feels ashy, sooty, and somber. The hex code #040b08 brings mystery, control, and formal elegance to moody designs. Use it as a dominant background or for large type, pairing it with warm metallics or muted sage. White text has about 19.9:1 contrast.
Questions about #040b08
What is #040b08 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #040b08 is rgb(4, 11, 8), in HSL hsl(154, 47%, 3%) and in CMYK 64%, 0%, 27%, 96%.
What colors pair well with #040b08?
#040b08 pairs well with muted sage and warm metallic accents because its nearly black, low-chroma base lets restrained color and soft reflectivity stand out without making the layout feel bright. Use those accents sparingly to preserve its formal, shadowy character.
Is #040b08 readable on white or black?
#040b08 has a 19.87:1 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.