#040616 Color Information

Hex color code: #040616

#040616 is a intense blue color. In RGB it is (4, 6, 22), and in HSL it is (233°, 69%, 5%). It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameBlack

HEX

#040616

RGB

4, 6, 22

HSL

233°, 69%, 5%

CMYK

82%, 73%, 0%, 91%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #040616;
background-color: #040616;
border-color: #040616;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #040616;
border: 2px solid #040616;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#040616]
text-[#040616]
border-[#040616]
shadow-[0_0_10px_040616]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #040616, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #040616; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #040616; 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 #040616; background-color: #04061615; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #04061620; border-left: 4px solid #040616; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #040616; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

Common HEX Colors

Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #040616 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

4, 6, 22

Red: 4 / Green: 6 / Blue: 22

HSL

233°, 69%, 5%

Hue: 233° / Saturation: 69% / Lightness: 5%

CMYK

82%, 73%, 0%, 91%

Cyan: 82% / Magenta: 73% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 91%

What color is #040616?

#040616 is a very dark shade associated with sophistication and elegance.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

161304

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #040616 to RGB:

rgb(4, 6, 22)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #040616 to HSL:

hsl(233, 69%, 5%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #040616 to CMYK:

cmyk(82%, 73%, 0%, 91%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A intense blue tone, #040616 has RGB (4, 6, 22) and HSL (233°, 69%, 5%). Known for evoking sophistication and elegance, this very dark shade is well suited for marketing pages and hero sections. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #040616 is #161304, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #040F16.

Use #040616 in CSS: color: #040616 or background-color: #040616. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #040616

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

Contrast Ratio: 1.04:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #040616?

#040616 is a intense blue color - a very dark shade that evokes sophistication and elegance.

What is the RGB value of #040616?

#040616 in RGB is (4, 6, 22) - 4 red, 6 green, and 22 blue.

How to use #040616 in CSS?

Use #040616 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #040616?

#161304 (complementary), #040F16 (analogous), and #000000 (lighter shade) work well with #040616.