#DB0808 Hex Color
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#db0808 is a high-octane red that demands immediate attention. Due to its intense saturation, it works best as a 10% accent color rather than a large background. It pairs surprisingly well with dark, charcoal grays for a sophisticated contrast. The hex code for this powerful, fiery shade is #db0808, and it remains readable against white text for accessible call-to-action buttons.
Questions about #db0808
What is #db0808 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #db0808 is rgb(219, 8, 8), in HSL hsl(0, 93%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 96%, 96%, 14%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
How can I use #db0808 effectively in a design layout?
#db0808 is best used sparingly as a high-impact accent color, covering about 10% of your interface to highlight specific call-to-action buttons. Because it is so saturated, using it for backgrounds or large shapes often overwhelms the user interface.
Is #db0808 readable on white or black?
#db0808 has a 5.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.05:1 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.