#DB5621 Hex Color
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This saturated reddish-orange demands attention with its intense, high-energy presence. Because #db5621 is so loud, use it sparingly as an accent color for calls to action or UI highlights rather than a background. Black text reads clearly against this shade, meeting accessibility standards for small body type. Pair it with dark, muted teals to balance its heat without dampening the urgency of the hex code #db5621.
Questions about #db5621
What is #db5621 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #db5621 is rgb(219, 86, 33), in HSL hsl(17, 74%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 61%, 85%, 14%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
Why is #db5621 effective as an accent color?
Because #db5621 possesses an intense, high-energy presence, it creates an immediate focal point on a page. Using it sparingly prevents visual fatigue, making it an ideal choice for primary buttons or important notification alerts that need to grab user attention.
What colors balance the intensity of #db5621?
Muted, cool tones effectively temper the heat of #db5621 without washing it out. Pairing this shade with a deep charcoal or a dark, dusty teal provides enough contrast to ground the design while maintaining the urgent, vibrant impact of the orange.
Is #db5621 readable on white or black?
#db5621 has a 3.91:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.36:1 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.