#DB3117 Hex Color
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#db3117 is a saturated, warm red with orange undertones and enough brightness to command attention without looking neon. Its energetic character suits calls to action, sports branding, food packaging, and urgent interface states. Use it as a small accent against charcoal or deep navy rather than a full-page background. White text remains suitable for small body text. The hex code is #db3117.
Questions about #db3117
What is #db3117 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #db3117 is rgb(219, 49, 23), in HSL hsl(8, 81%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 78%, 89%, 14%.
Which colors pair well with #db3117?
As a focused accent, #db3117 works well beside charcoal or deep navy, where its warm red-orange energy stands out without overwhelming the layout; use it for buttons, highlights, badges, sports graphics, or packaging instead of covering a large background.
Does #db3117 read as a warm or cool red?
#db3117 reads as a warm red because its hue leans toward orange rather than blue or violet, giving the shade energetic visual weight and a more urgent feel than a muted or blue-based red. Neutral backgrounds can temper that intensity.
Is #db3117 readable on white or black?
#db3117 has a 4.70:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.46:1 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.