#040201 Color Information

Hex color code: #040201

The hex color #040201 is a intense orange with RGB values of (4, 2, 1) and HSL of (20°, 60%, 1%). It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameBlack

HEX

#040201

RGB

4, 2, 1

HSL

20°, 60%, 1%

CMYK

0%, 50%, 75%, 98%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #040201;
background-color: #040201;
border-color: #040201;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #040201;
border: 2px solid #040201;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#040201]
text-[#040201]
border-[#040201]
shadow-[0_0_10px_040201]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #040201, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #040201; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #040201; color: #FFFFFF; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #040201; background-color: #04020115; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #04020120; border-left: 4px solid #040201; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #040201; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

Common HEX Colors

Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #040201 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

4, 2, 1

Red: 4 / Green: 2 / Blue: 1

HSL

20°, 60%, 1%

Hue: 20° / Saturation: 60% / Lightness: 1%

CMYK

0%, 50%, 75%, 98%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 50% / Yellow: 75% / Key: 98%

What color is #040201?

#040201 is a very dark shade associated with sophistication and elegance.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

010304

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #040201 to RGB:

rgb(4, 2, 1)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #040201 to HSL:

hsl(20, 60%, 1%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #040201 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 50%, 75%, 98%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A rich orange tone, #040201 has RGB (4, 2, 1) and HSL (20°, 60%, 1%). Known for evoking sophistication and elegance, this very dark shade is a solid option for clean and minimal interfaces. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #040201 is #010304, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #040102.

Use #040201 in CSS: color: #040201 or background-color: #040201. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #040201

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 1.01:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #040201?

#040201 is a rich orange color - a very dark shade that evokes sophistication and elegance.

What is the RGB value of #040201?

#040201 in RGB is (4, 2, 1) - 4 red, 2 green, and 1 blue.

How to use #040201 in CSS?

Use #040201 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #040201?

#010304 (complementary), #040102 (analogous), and #000000 (lighter shade) work well with #040201.