#DB5025 Hex Color
Loud warmth, bold and unbothered
Not quite fire engine and not quite rust, this reddish orange sits loud and warm in between. The hex code #db5025 carries heavy saturation without tipping into neon, which makes it a strong accent for buttons, sale badges, and sports branding. Pair it with deep teal for punch, and set black text on top, since contrast clears WCAG AA for small type.
Questions about #db5025
What is #db5025 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #db5025 is rgb(219, 80, 37), in HSL hsl(14, 72%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 63%, 83%, 14%.
What colors pair well with #db5025?
Deep teal and navy cool down the heat of #db5025, and both read richer next to it. Cream softens the intensity for packaging and food work, while charcoal grounds it in interfaces.
Does black or white text read better on #db5025?
Black text. Contrast against #db5025 is about 5.2:1, which passes WCAG AA for body copy, while white falls short of that threshold on this shade.
Is #db5025 readable on white or black?
#db5025 has a 4.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.18:1 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.