#DB0259 Hex Color
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#db0259 is an intense, high-saturation magenta-red that demands immediate attention. Due to its extreme boldness, it works best as a punchy accent color rather than a primary background. Pair this hex code with desaturated teals or soft grays to ground its visual energy. Because it offers strong contrast against white, it serves well for high-visibility call-to-action buttons or urgent UI alerts.
Questions about #db0259
What is #db0259 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #db0259 is rgb(219, 2, 89), in HSL hsl(336, 98%, 43%) and in CMYK 0%, 99%, 59%, 14%.
What colors pair best with #db0259 to ground its intensity?
Pair #db0259 with desaturated neutrals like charcoal or soft grays to dampen its extreme vibrancy. If you need a more colorful palette, try balancing this magenta-red with muted, desaturated teals, which provide a cooling effect that stops the color from feeling visually overwhelming.
Is #db0259 suitable for large backgrounds or text?
Avoid using #db0259 as a primary background or for large blocks of text, as its high-energy saturation can cause eye strain. It performs best as a strategic, high-visibility accent color, specifically for call-to-action buttons, error states, or urgent notifications against neutral backgrounds.
Is #db0259 readable on white or black?
#db0259 has a 5.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.16:1 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.