#DB0000 Hex Color
Bright red with urgent energy
#db0000 is a highly saturated, bright red with a warm, forceful character. Its strong chroma creates urgency and energy, making it effective for calls to action, sports branding, food packaging, and warning accents. Use it sparingly against charcoal or navy, since large areas can overwhelm. White text reads clearly on this color at about 5.2:1 contrast. The hex code is #db0000.
Questions about #db0000
What is #db0000 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #db0000 is rgb(219, 0, 0), in HSL hsl(0, 100%, 43%) and in CMYK 0%, 100%, 100%, 14%.
Which colors pair well with #db0000?
Where should designers use #db0000?
Use #db0000 for calls to action, sports branding, food packaging, and warning accents where urgency matters, especially when the color appears in small areas rather than across a full layout. Pairing it with dark neutrals can reduce visual strain and preserve focus.
Is #db0000 readable on white or black?
#db0000 has a 5.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.01:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.