#040F03 Hex Color
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Reach for #040f03 when a layout needs a background darker than black but with a trace of life. This almost-black green reads sooty and somber, with a muted, muddy character that suits moody interfaces, eco branding, and finance work. Use it as a dominant base with off-white type; white text hits about 19.5:1 contrast, well past AA for small body text.
Questions about #040f03
What is #040f03 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #040f03 is rgb(4, 15, 3), in HSL hsl(115, 67%, 4%) and in CMYK 73%, 0%, 80%, 94%.
What text color works best on #040f03?
White text. #040f03 scores about 19.5:1 contrast against white, far above the 4.5:1 WCAG AA threshold for small body text. Most light grays also pass comfortably, which makes this shade forgiving for long-form dark interfaces.
What colors pair well with #040f03?
Warm accents like amber and terracotta keep the green from reading flat, while off-whites soften its somber edge. Cool blues tend to drag it toward muddy, so test warm neutrals first.
Is #040f03 readable on white or black?
#040f03 has a 19.53:1 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.