#090605 Hex Color
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#090605 is an intensely dark, sooty tone with subtle brown undertones. Unlike pure black, this hex code provides a warmer, softer base for premium branding and luxury fashion layouts. It creates excellent readability with white text, boasting a 20.2:1 contrast ratio. Use this color as a dominant background to ground editorial designs that require a serious, authoritative, and moody aesthetic.
Questions about #090605
What is #090605 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #090605 is rgb(9, 6, 5), in HSL hsl(15, 29%, 3%) and in CMYK 0%, 33%, 44%, 96%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
How does #090605 compare to standard pure black?
#090605 provides a much softer, more organic aesthetic than a harsh, high-contrast pure black. Its subtle brown undertones create a warmer, more approachable visual weight that prevents designs from feeling flat or overly digital in luxury branding contexts.
What design style works best with #090605?
#090605 excels in editorial design, minimalist fashion layouts, and premium digital products where legibility is paramount. It serves as a grounded, authoritative backdrop that allows accent colors to pop without the jarring sharpness often associated with absolute black.
Is #090605 readable on white or black?
#090605 has a 20.19:1 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.