#040409
Dark Blue
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About #040409 Dark Blue
#040409 is a dark blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 4 red, 4 green, and 9 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 240°, saturation of 38%, and lightness of 3%.
This color has a low lightness value, making it a dark color great for text and bold accents. With moderate saturation, it appears balanced and versatile.
CSS Code & Gradients
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Beautiful Gradients
Color Properties
240°
Hue
38%
Saturation
3%
Lightness
Dark Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #040409 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #040409 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#040409 on White
Contrast Ratio20.46:1
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Aa#040409 on Black
Contrast Ratio1.03:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #040409 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #040409 |
| RGB | rgb(4, 4, 9) |
| HSL | hsl(240, 38%, 3%) |
| RGB Decimal | 4, 4, 9 |
| RGB Percent | 1.6%, 1.6%, 3.5% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 56%, 56%, 0%, 96% |
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