#DB4254 Hex Color
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This saturated red commands attention with its intense, warm character. It functions best as a focused accent color rather than a primary background. Pair it with muted grays or charcoal tones to balance its heat. Since it maintains a 4.9:1 contrast ratio against black text, it works well for accessible UI elements like call to action buttons. The hex code for this shade is #db4254.
Questions about #db4254
What is #db4254 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #db4254 is rgb(219, 66, 84), in HSL hsl(353, 68%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 70%, 62%, 14%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
How should I use #db4254 effectively in interface design?
#db4254 functions best as a high-impact accent color rather than a primary background shade. Because it commands significant visual attention, reserve it for critical UI components like call to action buttons or alert notifications that require immediate user focus.
Which neutral tones pair well with the intensity of #db4254?
To balance the heat of #db4254, pair it with muted charcoal or soft gray tones. These neutral backgrounds prevent the color from feeling overwhelming while maintaining enough contrast to keep your design professional, readable, and visually organized.
Is #db4254 readable on white or black?
#db4254 has a 4.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.91:1 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.