#DB4160 Hex Color
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#db4160 is a saturated, warm reddish pink that commands immediate attention. This high-energy shade works best as a bold accent or call-to-action button rather than a primary background color. It pairs surprisingly well with deep charcoal grays, which ground its intensity. Because black text maintains a high contrast ratio against this hex code, it remains readable for UI elements like buttons or small-scale icons.
Questions about #db4160
What is #db4160 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #db4160 is rgb(219, 65, 96), in HSL hsl(348, 68%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 70%, 56%, 14%.
What colors pair well with #db4160 in a UI design?
Because #db4160 is so intense, it works best when grounded by deep charcoal or soft off-white neutrals. Using a very dark gray instead of pure black prevents the red-pink tones from vibrating and keeps your interface balanced and readable.
Is #db4160 readable on white or black?
#db4160 has a 4.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.93:1 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.