#840004 Hex Color
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#840004 is a deeply saturated, moody red that commands attention through sheer intensity. While often too heavy for large-scale backgrounds, it functions perfectly as a sharp accent color in formal branding. Pair it with warm, off-white tones to maintain balance. The hex code is #840004. Because of its dark value, white text provides excellent readability against this color, offering a contrast ratio of 10.6:1.
Questions about #840004
What is #840004 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #840004 is rgb(132, 0, 4), in HSL hsl(358, 100%, 26%) and in CMYK 0%, 100%, 97%, 48%.
What colors pair well with #840004?
How should I use #840004 in web design?
Because of its dark value and high saturation, #840004 is best reserved for specific accents like call-to-action buttons or header details rather than large backgrounds. It creates excellent readability when paired with white text, offering a strong contrast ratio of 10.6:1 that meets accessibility standards.
Is #840004 readable on white or black?
#840004 has a 10.59:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.98:1 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.