#DB5E77 Hex Color
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#db5e77 is a warm, saturated red with a softened terracotta cast, balancing bold energy with a mellow, grounded feel. The hex code works well as a call-to-action color, brand accent, or 10% highlight beside charcoal, cream, or muted olive. Use black text for readable labels, while large backgrounds may feel heavy.
Questions about #db5e77
What is #db5e77 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #db5e77 is rgb(219, 94, 119), in HSL hsl(348, 63%, 61%) and in CMYK 0%, 57%, 46%, 14%.
What colors pair well with #db5e77?
Does #db5e77 read as warm or cool?
#db5e77 reads as a warm red because its red base is softened by a slight terracotta cast rather than pushed toward blue or violet in most palette and interface contexts. That warmth feels energetic, approachable, and grounded.
Is #db5e77 readable on white or black?
#db5e77 has a 3.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.87:1 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.