#040F01 Hex Color
Darkness With a Trace of Lime
#040f01 sits so close to black that its lime undertone only shows up next to brighter greens or in direct comparison. That near-black depth makes it a solid base for dark mode interfaces, moody gaming layouts, and nature-themed branding. White text reaches about 19.6:1 contrast on it, so fine print stays readable. Pair it with a sharp chartreuse accent to wake it up.
Questions about #040f01
What is #040f01 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #040f01 is rgb(4, 15, 1), in HSL hsl(107, 88%, 3%) and in CMYK 73%, 0%, 93%, 94%.
What colors pair well with #040f01?
A sharp chartreuse accent brings out the green hiding in #040f01, while sage tones keep the palette calm and natural. Bright accents work best in small doses since the base swallows most midtones.
Is #040f01 readable on white or black?
#040f01 has a 19.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.07:1 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.