#DB143C Hex Color
An intense, high-energy saturated red
This saturated red demands immediate attention. #db143c is a high intensity shade that works best as a 10% accent or call to action rather than a dominant background. Because it is so loud, pair it with muted cool grays to keep the composition from becoming overwhelming. White text remains readable against this hex code, meeting WCAG AA standards for contrast.
Questions about #db143c
What is #db143c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #db143c is rgb(219, 20, 60), in HSL hsl(348, 83%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 91%, 73%, 14%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #db143c?
Because #db143c is so loud, balance it with muted cool grays or charcoal to prevent visual chaos. These neutral tones ground the intense red, allowing it to stand out as an accent without overwhelming your entire design composition.
Is #db143c readable on white or black?
#db143c has a 5.02:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.17:1 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.