#040C09 Hex Code
Color Name: Vampire Black
What is hex #040C09 Color?
The color name of hex code #040C09 is Vampire Black. The RGB values are (4, 12, 9) which means it is composed of
16% red, 48% green and 36% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:67 M:0 Y:25 K:95. In the HSV/HSB scale, #040C09 has a hue of 158°, 67% saturation and a brightness value of 5%.
Details of other color codes including equivalent web safe and HTML & CSS colors are given in the table below. Also listed are the closest Pantone® (PMS) and RAL colors.
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Hex #040C09 Color Codes
| Color Name | Vampire Black |
| RGB Values | (4, 12, 9) |
| CMYK Values | (67%, 0%, 25%, 95%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (158°, 67%, 5%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #000000 |
| Inverse Color | #FBF3F6 [Lavender Blush] |
| Closest Pantone® | Black 6 C |
| Closest RAL | 9005 [Jet black] |
| Complementary Color | #0C0407 [Vampire Black] |
| #040C09 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #080808 |
| Desaturated | #080808 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #090909 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #0A0A0A |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #363636 |
Hex #040C09 Color Palettes
040C09 is too dark to display its color palettes.
Complementary Palette
The complement of #040C09 is #0C0407 which is called Vampire Black. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #040C09 color is offered by #0C0407. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.
Analogous Palette
The analogous colors of #040C09 are #040B0C and #040C05, called Vampire Black and Vampire Black, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #040C09 with a 30° separation. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.
Split-Complementary Palette
As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #040C09 are #0C040B (Vampire Black) and #0C0504 (Vampire Black). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.
Triadic Palette
#040C09 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #09040C (Vampire Black) and #0C0904 (Vampire Black) along with #040C09, our main color, create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.
Tetradic Palette
The tetradic palette of #040C09 has #09040C (Vampire Black), #0C0407 (Vampire Black) and #070C04 (Vampire Black). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors a little bit to achieve desired results.
Square Palette
The square color palette of #040C09 contains #05040C (Vampire Black), #0C0407 (Vampire Black) and #0B0C04 (Smoky Black). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.
Hex #040C09 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #040C09 rainbow color palette is based on the RGB color model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.
Tints, Tones & Shades of 040C09 Color
Tints
363D3A- 4F5553
- 686D6B
- 828684
- 9B9E9D
- B4B6B5
- CDCECE
- E6E7E6
Tones
- 1D2321
- 292F2D
- 363A39
- 424645
- 4E5250
- 5B5D5C
- 676968
- 747474
Shades
- 030A07
- 030806
- 020705
- 020605
- 020504
- 010403
- 010202
- 000101
#040C09 Color Patterns
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Color names have been derived from known and trusted lists OR have been formulated by us. They are close approximations and may not translate to exact names. Also, color is perceived and named differently in cultures and communities around the world. As per studies, only a handful of colors are interpretted and named in the same way across the globe.
