#DB514A Hex Color
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The hex code for this warm, saturated red is #db514a. Its softened coral undertone gives layouts energy without the harshness of pure red, making it effective for calls to action, sports branding, and food packaging. Use it as a focused accent rather than a full background; black text remains highly legible at about a 5.3:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #db514a
What is #db514a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #db514a is rgb(219, 81, 74), in HSL hsl(3, 67%, 57%) and in CMYK 0%, 63%, 66%, 14%.
What colors pair well with #db514a?
The #db514a hex color pairs well with charcoal, navy, cream, and muted blue-green tones, balancing its warm coral-red energy while keeping layouts focused and readable in both digital interfaces and print. Use a neutral for clean layouts or a cool accent for contrast.
Where does #db514a work best in a design?
#db514a works best as a focused accent for calls to action, sports graphics, food packaging, and energetic editorial details rather than as a full-page background in most interface and print layouts. Its high saturation can dominate large areas, so pair it with calm neutrals.
Is #db514a readable on white or black?
#db514a has a 3.97:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.28:1 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.