#DB605D Hex Color
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Red, but softened by terracotta warmth, #db605d carries real punch without going neon. Its saturation makes it a strong choice for calls to action, badges, and buttons, though it can overwhelm as a full background. It looks richer against deep teal than against plain navy, and black text passes AA on it at roughly 5.8:1 contrast.
Questions about #db605d
What is #db605d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #db605d is rgb(219, 96, 93), in HSL hsl(1, 64%, 61%) and in CMYK 0%, 56%, 58%, 14%.
What colors pair well with #db605d?
Deep teal makes #db605d feel richer, and warm cream keeps it grounded without washing it out. Skip bright orange, which blurs the line between the two.
Is #db605d readable on white or black?
#db605d has a 3.59:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.84:1 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.