#DB615F Hex Color
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This saturated brick red commands attention with its intense, warm energy. Because #db615f is fairly bright, it serves best as a bold accent color rather than a dominant background. It creates a striking contrast against cool, muted neutrals. If you need a more earthy tone, learn what colors make brown to adjust the intensity. With high readability for black text, this hex code is an effective choice for calls to action.
Questions about #db615f
What is #db615f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #db615f is rgb(219, 97, 95), in HSL hsl(1, 63%, 62%) and in CMYK 0%, 56%, 57%, 14%.
How should I use #db615f in a design layout?
#db615f functions best as a high-visibility accent color rather than a primary background shade. It excels as a call-to-action button or highlight color, providing excellent readability when paired with white or very dark charcoal text.
What colors pair well with the brick red of #db615f?
Is #db615f readable on white or black?
#db615f has a 3.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.88:1 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.