#DB182A Hex Color
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Bold and highly saturated, #db182a is a warm red with a slight blue undertone. Its medium-dark value creates immediate energy, making this red hex color effective for calls to action, alerts, sports branding, and sale graphics. Use it as a focused accent rather than a full background. The hex code #db182a provides about 5.0:1 contrast with white text.
Questions about #db182a
What is #db182a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #db182a is rgb(219, 24, 42), in HSL hsl(354, 80%, 48%) and in CMYK 0%, 89%, 81%, 14%.
Which colors pair well with #db182a?
#db182a pairs well with white, black, charcoal, and restrained cool neutrals; muted blue-green or soft gray accents can balance its saturated red without competing for attention in a focused palette.
Is #db182a warm or cool?
#db182a reads as a warm red because its red base dominates, while its slight blue undertone keeps the color crisp rather than strongly orange in most interface and branding systems.
How should designers use #db182a in a layout?
#db182a works best as a focused accent for calls to action, alerts, sale graphics, and sports branding, where its saturation creates urgency; use it sparingly on large surfaces because its intensity can quickly dominate a composition.
Is #db182a readable on white or black?
#db182a 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.