#090504 Hex Color
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This near-black shade carries a dusty, sooty quality that feels more grounded than a pure, synthetic black. It offers excellent contrast for high-legibility white typography, making it a reliable choice for editorial backgrounds. Use #090504 as a sophisticated base for luxury branding or minimalist dark mode interfaces. Because of its muddy, ashy undertones, it feels softer and more serious than standard jet black.
Questions about #090504
What is #090504 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #090504 is rgb(9, 5, 4), in HSL hsl(12, 38%, 3%) and in CMYK 0%, 44%, 56%, 96%.
How does #090504 differ from pure black?
#090504 is less intense than a standard synthetic black, carrying subtle sooty and ashy undertones that create a more organic, grounded appearance. This quality makes it feel significantly softer on the eyes for extended screen reading compared to harsh #000000.
What design styles suit the #090504 hex color?
This color excels in luxury branding and high-end editorial layouts where a serious, understated elegance is required. Because it is deep but slightly muddied, it provides excellent contrast for white typography without the starkness typically found in a true jet black interface.
Is #090504 readable on white or black?
#090504 has a 20.28:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.03:1 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.