#DB1500 Hex Color
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#db1500 is a highly saturated, warm red with a bright, forceful presence. Its orange undertones bring urgency and heat, making it effective for calls to action, sports branding, food packaging, and emergency messaging. Use it as a focused accent against charcoal or deep navy rather than a full background. White text meets WCAG AA body contrast at about 5.1:1. The hex code is #db1500.
Questions about #db1500
What is #db1500 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #db1500 is rgb(219, 21, 0), in HSL hsl(6, 100%, 43%) and in CMYK 0%, 90%, 100%, 14%.
What colors pair well with #db1500?
#db1500 pairs well with charcoal or deep navy, which temper its bright orange-red energy and keep it focused as an accent; white supports readable text when used with the red, while softer neutrals create a calmer interface.
Is #db1500 readable on white or black?
#db1500 has a 5.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.11:1 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.