#DB5B15 Hex Color
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Closer to burnt pumpkin than pure orange, #db5b15 is a strong, saturated shade with warm red undertones. It works best as a small accent for buttons and calls to action, since it can overwhelm as a full background. Black text on this hex code reaches about 5.5:1 contrast, enough for AA body text. Pair it with deep teal or charcoal.
Questions about #db5b15
What is #db5b15 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #db5b15 is rgb(219, 91, 21), in HSL hsl(21, 83%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 58%, 90%, 14%.
What colors pair well with #db5b15?
Deep teal, charcoal, and navy all give #db5b15 a strong, balanced contrast. Cream softens it for autumn and food design, while dark backgrounds let it glow as an accent.
Does white or black text read better on #db5b15?
Black text reads better on #db5b15, with a contrast ratio of about 5.5:1, which passes WCAG AA for body text. White text reaches only about 3.8:1, so save it for large headings.
Is #db5b15 readable on white or black?
#db5b15 has a 3.80:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.51:1 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.