#DB2329 Hex Color

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#db2329 is a saturated, bright red with a warm, slightly orange undertone. Its high chroma creates an energetic, urgent presence for calls to action, sports graphics, food branding, and alerts. Use it mainly as a strong accent rather than a full background. White text reaches about 4.9:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for small body text. The hex code is #db2329.

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What is #db2329 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #db2329 is rgb(219, 35, 41), in HSL hsl(358, 72%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 84%, 81%, 14%.

What colors pair well with #db2329?

#db2329 pairs well with charcoal, warm cream, and olive because these quieter tones temper its high saturation while preserving a clear focal point in the layout. Use the red as a small accent for buttons, labels, packaging details, or sports graphics.

Is #db2329 readable on white or black?

#db2329 has a 4.90:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.28:1 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.

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