#DB5502 Hex Color
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High-octane and saturated, #db5502 demands attention as a bold accent choice. This intense orange feels too aggressive for large backgrounds, but it shines when used sparingly for calls to action or UI highlights. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate greys to balance the heat. The hex code for this energetic tone is #db5502, which maintains sufficient contrast for readable black body text.
Questions about #db5502
What is #db5502 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #db5502 is rgb(219, 85, 2), in HSL hsl(23, 98%, 43%) and in CMYK 0%, 61%, 99%, 14%.
What works best with #db5502 for interface design?
#db5502 functions best as an accent color for calls to action or UI highlights because its high saturation is too aggressive for large backgrounds. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate greys to effectively balance the intense heat of this orange.
Is #db5502 readable on white or black?
#db5502 has a 3.95:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.31:1 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.