#DB1702 Hex Color
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Fire-engine red with real heat behind it. #db1702 is saturated and strong, built for calls to action, sale badges, and sports branding, though it works best as a small accent rather than a full background. Pair it with charcoal or deep navy to keep it from shouting. White text on top clears WCAG AA at about 5.1:1.
Questions about #db1702
What is #db1702 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #db1702 is rgb(219, 23, 2), in HSL hsl(6, 98%, 43%) and in CMYK 0%, 89%, 99%, 14%.
What text color works best on #db1702?
White text on #db1702 reaches about 5.1:1 contrast, which passes WCAG AA for body text. Black text lands near 4.1:1, so it misses AA for small type and should be saved for large headings.
What colors pair well with #db1702?
Pair #db1702 with charcoal or deep navy for contrast that feels grounded instead of loud. A warm cream softens it for food packaging and hospitality designs.
Is #db1702 readable on white or black?
#db1702 has a 5.07:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.13:1 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.