#DB0F00 Hex Color
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High-intensity and unapologetically bold, #db0f00 demands immediate attention. This saturated red works best as a 10% accent rather than a dominant base, as its raw energy can quickly overwhelm a layout. It pairs effectively with deep charcoals to ground the saturation. For accessibility, white text maintains excellent readability against this hex code, ensuring your call-to-action buttons or warning labels remain clear to all users.
Questions about #db0f00
What is #db0f00 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #db0f00 is rgb(219, 15, 0), in HSL hsl(4, 100%, 43%) and in CMYK 0%, 93%, 100%, 14%.
How can I effectively balance the intensity of #db0f00 in a UI design?
Apply #db0f00 sparingly as a 10% accent color rather than a dominant background to prevent it from overwhelming the user interface. Pairing it with a deep charcoal or off-black grounds the saturation, creating a professional and high-contrast look that maintains readability.
Is #db0f00 readable on white or black?
#db0f00 has a 5.14:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.08:1 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.