#090703 Hex Color
A moody, atmospheric near-black with earthiness
This ashy, sooty black feels somber and serious without the harshness of pure black. With warm, earthy undertones, #090703 works best as a moody, premium background for high-end editorial designs. It supports white text with excellent readability, though it can appear muddy if used for fine details or small typography. The hex code for this dim, atmospheric shade is #090703.
Questions about #090703
What is #090703 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #090703 is rgb(9, 7, 3), in HSL hsl(40, 50%, 2%) and in CMYK 0%, 22%, 67%, 96%.
Does #090703 work better than pure black for typography?
Using #090703 is often superior to pure black because its earthy, warm undertones reduce the harsh visual vibration that happens against white screens. It creates a softer, more sophisticated reading experience for long-form content, though it requires larger point sizes to remain crisp.
What colors pair best with the warm tone of #090703?
Because #090703 carries subtle warmth, it pairs beautifully with cream or warm beige to maintain a cohesive, organic palette. For a higher contrast look, pair it with muted metallics like bronze or copper to highlight its slight brown-ash character without clashing.
Is #090703 readable on white or black?
#090703 has a 20.12:1 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.