#DB2344 Hex Color
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Loud and saturated, #db2344 sits darker than a true red, closer to a deep raspberry with a slight blue undertone. White text clears WCAG AA against it at roughly 4.8:1, which makes it a solid choice for buttons and calls to action. It works best as an accent in the 10% of a palette; as a full background it overwhelms. Pair it with navy for a combination richer than black can offer.
Questions about #db2344
What is #db2344 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #db2344 is rgb(219, 35, 68), in HSL hsl(349, 72%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 84%, 69%, 14%.
What colors pair well with #db2344?
Navy makes #db2344 read richer than black does, and deep teal offsets some of its heat. Treat it as a small accent against neutrals so it stays bold instead of overwhelming the whole layout.
Is #db2344 readable on white or black?
#db2344 has a 4.84:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.33:1 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.