Information about #040404 color

#040404 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #040404 is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Desaturated and Very Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(4, 4, 4) (1.6% red, 1.6% green, 1.6% blue), or CMYK 0 / 0 / 0 / 98 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #040404 reads as a muted, almost neutral deep charcoal and lives deep in the shadows. Designers typically reach for tones like this for moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Fashion Black (#060403). Nearby in the Register you will also find Black (#000000) and Vampire Black (#080808).

Under the hood all three RGB channels are equal (4 each), placing #040404 exactly on the neutral axis of the color space. On this background, white text reaches a 20.5:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.0:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:98) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. This shade is reserved in the Register and is not available for naming.

#040404 color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#040404 color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
Reserved

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#373737

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Dim Gray

#696969
#9B9B9B

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Very Light Grey

#CDCDCD
White

#FFFFFF

#040404 color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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#030303

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#020202

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Black

#000000

#040404 color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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#1D1D1D

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#363636

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#4E4E4E

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Granite Gray

#676767
Grey

#808080

#040404 color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
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#040404 color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes
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Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme
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Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme
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Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme
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Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme
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Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme
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Nearest named colors to #040404

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity.

Fashion Black color link
Fashion Black

#060403

Black color link
Black

#000000

Nicalis Black color link
Nicalis Black

#080000

Vampire Black color link
Vampire Black

#080808

Black Eyes color link
Black Eyes

#0B0802

Night color link
Night

#0C090A

Drawlz Brand Co. Black Noir color link
Drawlz Brand Co. Black Noir

#0B0B0B

Luxury Black color link
Luxury Black

#060D0D

Almost Black color link
Almost Black

#070D0D

Marshland color link
Marshland

#0B0F08

Contract Leather color link
Contract Leather

#0C0C0C

Katerina Mood color link
Katerina Mood

#031205

#040404 color backgrounds & wallpapers

Download color wallpaper / background for your Desktop PC, Tablet or Mobile phone.

#040404 color image #040404 color ORCN HD wallpaper 3840x2160 (Desktop)
#040404 color image #040404 color ORCN HD wallpaper 1170x2532 (Mobile)
#040404 color image #040404 color solid HD wallpaper 3840x2160 (Desktop)
#040404 color image #040404 color solid HD wallpaper 1170x2532 (Mobile)

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#040404
  • RGB4, 4, 4
  • CMYK0, 0, 0, 98
  • HSL0°, 0%, 2%
  • HSL Precise0°, 0%, 1.569%
  • HSV0°, 0%, 2%
  • HSB0°, 0%, 2%
  • HEX ID040404
  • DECIMAL ID263172
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyDesaturated
  • Lightness FamilyVery Dark
  • Percentage of Red in RGB1.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB1.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB1.6%
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