#DB3E1E Hex Color
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#db3e1e is a blazing, high-energy red that demands immediate attention. Because it is so saturated, this shade works best as a 10% accent or a call to action button rather than a large background. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate greys to ground its intensity. The hex code is #db3e1e, and it supports black text for high-contrast accessibility.
Questions about #db3e1e
What is #db3e1e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #db3e1e is rgb(219, 62, 30), in HSL hsl(10, 76%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 72%, 86%, 14%.
What colors pair best with the high-intensity #db3e1e?
Is #db3e1e readable on white or black?
#db3e1e has a 4.44:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.71:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.