#04140F Hex Color
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Almost black with a hint of forest green, #04140f brings a somber, moody weight to digital layouts. Because this shade sits on the edge of visibility, it functions best as a dark-mode background rather than text. It pairs well with soft creams or warm gold accents to break up the intense, ashy darkness. The hex code for this desaturated teal is #04140f.
Questions about #04140f
What is #04140f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #04140f is rgb(4, 20, 15), in HSL hsl(161, 67%, 5%) and in CMYK 80%, 0%, 25%, 92%.
How should I use #04140f in a user interface?
#04140f functions best as a base background color for dark-themed web layouts rather than body text. Because it sits on the edge of visibility, use it with high-contrast elements like off-white or soft gold typography to ensure readability.
What colors create a balanced palette with #04140f?
This color pairs beautifully with warm neutrals to break up its ashy intensity. Try combining it with cream for a sophisticated, high-end aesthetic or metallic gold accents to add warmth to its inherent forest green-black darkness.
Is #04140f readable on white or black?
#04140f has a 18.88:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.11:1 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.