#041011 Hex Color
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This somber, near-black shade carries a dusty cyan undertone. Because it is so dark, the hex code #041011 functions best as a moody background or a high-contrast alternative to pure black in tech interfaces. White text pops with high readability against its matte surface. Avoid using this for fine details, as it can quickly become muddy or indistinguishable from black on lower-quality screens.
Questions about #041011
What is #041011 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #041011 is rgb(4, 16, 17), in HSL hsl(185, 62%, 4%) and in CMYK 76%, 6%, 0%, 93%.
How should I use #041011 in digital interfaces?
#041011 works best as a moody, high-contrast background color where white or light gray typography is used. Because it is nearly indistinguishable from black on lower-quality monitors, avoid using it for thin text or fine lines that require high legibility.
What colors pair well with the cyan undertones of #041011?
To highlight the subtle cyan depth in #041011, pair it with muted sage or cool-toned silver accents. Using warmer colors can often clash with the dark, dusty character of this hex code, making it look muddy rather than intentional.
Is #041011 readable on white or black?
#041011 has a 19.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.08:1 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.