#090606 Hex Color
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Almost black. The hex code #090606 sits just shy of pure black, with a faint warm undertone from red. It works as a dominant base in dark mode and luxury branding, where flat black can feel too harsh. White text reaches about 20.2:1 contrast, so small body text stays readable. Pair it with brushed gold or deep burgundy for a premium finish.
Questions about #090606
What is #090606 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #090606 is rgb(9, 6, 6), in HSL hsl(0, 20%, 3%) and in CMYK 0%, 33%, 33%, 96%.
What colors pair well with #090606?
Warm metallics like brass and gold bring out its faint red undertone, while muted burgundy or dusty rose keeps the palette rich without going flat. Cool grays also work well when you want a cleaner, more neutral contrast.
Is #090606 readable on white or black?
#090606 has a 20.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.04:1 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.