#DB3939 Hex Color
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Not a shy pastel, #db3939 is a strong, saturated red with enough warmth to feel mellow instead of harsh. Its loudness makes it a natural accent, so save it for buttons, sale tags, and calls to action rather than full backgrounds. Black text holds up on it at roughly 4.7:1 contrast, clearing WCAG AA for body copy. The hex code #db3939 also flatters deep teal and charcoal, which cool its heat down.
Questions about #db3939
What is #db3939 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #db3939 is rgb(219, 57, 57), in HSL hsl(0, 69%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 74%, 74%, 14%.
What colors pair well with #db3939?
Pair #db3939 with deep teal, charcoal, or a warm cream to balance its heat. Navy works too, though teal keeps the mix feeling fresher. Skip orange and pink, where this red loses its edge.
Is #db3939 safe to use as a text background?
Yes, for black text. #db3939 reaches about 4.7:1 contrast with black, which clears the WCAG AA threshold of 4.5:1 for body copy. White text falls short of that, so keep type dark on this red.
Is #db3939 readable on white or black?
#db3939 has a 4.50:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.65:1 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 for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.