#DB1E3D Hex Color
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Highly saturated and warm, #db1e3d has a strong red base with a slight berry undertone. Its medium-dark value brings urgency, passion, and energy to branding, sports graphics, sales campaigns, and calls to action. Use it as a focused accent rather than a full background; white text reads clearly on this hex code at about 4.9:1 contrast.
Questions about #db1e3d
What is #db1e3d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #db1e3d is rgb(219, 30, 61), in HSL hsl(350, 76%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 86%, 72%, 14%.
What colors pair well with #db1e3d?
White, black, and charcoal create strong neutral pairings with #db1e3d, while pale pink or blush can soften its intensity; muted blue-green accents add contrast without competing with its warm berry-red base.
Is #db1e3d readable on white or black?
#db1e3d has a 4.92:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.26:1 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.