#DB5E00 Hex Color
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#db5e00 is a strong, saturated orange with a bright, warm glow. Loud enough for calls to action and sports branding, it works best as an accent rather than a full background. Black text hits about 5.6:1 contrast on this hex code, so small copy stays readable. Try it against deep teal for a pairing with more punch.
Questions about #db5e00
What is #db5e00 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #db5e00 is rgb(219, 94, 0), in HSL hsl(26, 100%, 43%) and in CMYK 0%, 57%, 100%, 14%.
What colors pair well with #db5e00?
Is #db5e00 readable on white or black?
#db5e00 has a 3.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.61:1 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.