#DB5551 Hex Color
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Brick red with a terracotta lean, #db5551 is saturated enough to grab attention but mellow enough to feel warm and grounded. The hex code works best as an accent or call to action, pairing nicely with deep navy or cream. At large sizes it can turn loud, so use it sparingly. Black text passes contrast on it at about 5.4:1, clearing WCAG AA for body copy.
Questions about #db5551
What is #db5551 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #db5551 is rgb(219, 85, 81), in HSL hsl(2, 66%, 59%) and in CMYK 0%, 61%, 63%, 14%.
What colors pair well with #db5551?
Can you use black text on #db5551?
Yes. Black text on #db5551 reaches about 5.4:1 contrast, which clears WCAG AA for small body text. This makes it a safe choice for labels and buttons with dark type.
Is #db5551 readable on white or black?
#db5551 has a 3.86:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.43:1 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.