#DB6066 Hex Color
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Bright and fairly saturated, brick red #db6066 sits between true red and terracotta, with a warmth that reads earthy rather than alarmist. The hex code has enough weight to work as an accent, button, or call to action, though it can feel heavy across large backgrounds. It pairs well with sage green and cream, and black text on it passes AA contrast for body copy.
Questions about #db6066
What is #db6066 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #db6066 is rgb(219, 96, 102), in HSL hsl(357, 63%, 62%) and in CMYK 0%, 56%, 53%, 14%.
What colors pair well with #db6066?
Sage green, cream, and deep teal all flatter #db6066, softening its heat while keeping the warmth. Avoid pairing it with bright orange, which muddies the terracotta undertones.
Is #db6066 readable on white or black?
#db6066 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.