#DB0A0A Hex Color
Red turned all the way up
A pure, saturated red that hits hard and fast. #db0a0a is bold and beaming, and dark enough that white text reads at about 5.2:1 contrast, clearing AA for body copy. Use it as an accent or call to action rather than a full background, where it can fatigue the eye. It sits well against deep teal or charcoal. The hex code #db0a0a suits sales banners, sports branding, and emergency signage.
Questions about #db0a0a
What is #db0a0a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #db0a0a is rgb(219, 10, 10), in HSL hsl(0, 91%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 95%, 95%, 14%.
What colors pair well with #db0a0a?
Deep teal and charcoal make #db0a0a feel richer than pairing it with plain white or black. For a softer palette, try warm cream or muted blush as supporting tones.
Is #db0a0a readable on white or black?
#db0a0a has a 5.17:1 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.