Information about #10040E color

#10040E color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #10040E is classified in the Register under the Magenta Color Family, with High Saturation and Very Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(16, 4, 14) (6.3% red, 1.6% green, 5.5% blue), or CMYK 0 / 5 / 1 / 94 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#10040E is a vivid, lively magenta that keeps to the darkest edge of the palette. It is a natural fit for moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Onyx Violet (#0B0010). Slightly further away sit Licejus (#0D0009) and Night (#0C090A).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(16, 4, 14)), which gives #10040E its character. On this background, white text reaches a 20.1:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.0:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:94), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. #10040E has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#10040E color variations

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

#10040E 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

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

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

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

Tetradic

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

Tetradic color scheme

Square

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

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #10040E

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Onyx Violet color link
Onyx Violet

#0B0010

Licejus color link
Licejus

#0D0009

Night color link
Night

#0C090A

Smoky Black color link
Smoky Black

#100C08

Asphalt color link
Asphalt

#130A06

Fingertips color link
Fingertips

#130E0C

Almost Black color link
Almost Black

#070D0D

Bobos color link
Bobos

#050B0B

Marshland color link
Marshland

#0B0F08

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#10040E
  • RGB16, 4, 14
  • CMYK0, 5, 1, 94
  • CSSrgb(16, 4, 14)
  • HSL310°, 60%, 4%
  • HSL Precise310°, 60%, 3.922%
  • HSV310°, 75%, 6%
  • HSB310°, 75%, 6%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.063
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.016
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.055
  • GLSLvec3(0.063, 0.016, 0.055)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.063, 0.016, 0.055, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.063, 0.016, 0.055)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB6.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB1.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB5.5%
  • Color FamilyMagenta
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyVery Dark
  • HEX ID10040E
  • DECIMAL ID1049614
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01