#DB0231 Hex Color
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This high-chroma red demands immediate attention with its intense, saturated pigment. Because of its sheer brightness, #db0231 works best as an accent color for calls to action or alert UI elements rather than large background areas. It pairs surprisingly well with dark, desaturated teals to ground its high energy. The hex code for this powerful red is #db0231, which meets WCAG standards for white text readability.
Questions about #db0231
What is #db0231 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #db0231 is rgb(219, 2, 49), in HSL hsl(347, 98%, 43%) and in CMYK 0%, 99%, 78%, 14%.
What is the best way to use #db0231 in a design layout?
Use #db0231 as an accent color for calls to action, alerts, or notification badges rather than background fill. Its intense saturation makes it visually fatiguing when applied to large surface areas, but highly effective for guiding user attention.
What colors pair effectively with #db0231?
Is #db0231 readable on white or black?
#db0231 has a 5.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.06:1 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.