#DB5559 Hex Color
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Loud but grounded, #db5559 is a saturated brick red with warm terracotta undertones. It has enough depth to hold its own next to neutrals, yet shines as an accent on buttons, badges, and sale banners rather than a full background. Black text clears WCAG AA on it at about 5.5:1 contrast. Paired with deep teal, it reads rustic instead of aggressive. The hex code #db5559 suits autumn themes and warm brand accents.
Questions about #db5559
What is #db5559 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #db5559 is rgb(219, 85, 89), in HSL hsl(358, 65%, 60%) and in CMYK 0%, 61%, 59%, 14%.
What colors pair well with #db5559?
Is #db5559 readable on white or black?
#db5559 has a 3.84:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.45:1 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.