#DB4467 Hex Color
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This saturated, warm red carries an intense, high-energy presence that demands immediate attention. Because of its visual loudness, the hex code #db4467 works best as a sharp accent rather than a primary background color. It pairs effectively with cool, dark grays to ground the intensity. When used for interface elements, black text remains highly readable against this vivid hue.
Questions about #db4467
What is #db4467 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #db4467 is rgb(219, 68, 103), in HSL hsl(346, 68%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 69%, 53%, 14%.
How should I use #db4467 in a design layout?
#db4467 works best as a sharp accent rather than a primary background color because of its intense, high-energy presence. Pair it with charcoal or dark grays to ground the intensity while maintaining readability for your text.
Is #db4467 readable on white or black?
#db4467 has a 4.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.03:1 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.