#DB617C Hex Color

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A saturated red with a rosy pink pull, #db617c is bright and bold without tipping into harshness. Its mid lightness keeps it mellow, which suits romance campaigns, food branding, and sports accents. Best spent as a 10% accent or call to action, it flatters deep teal and soft cream. Black text reads at about 6.0:1 contrast, so small copy stays legible on top.

Questions about #db617c

What is #db617c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #db617c is rgb(219, 97, 124), in HSL hsl(347, 63%, 62%) and in CMYK 0%, 56%, 43%, 14%.
What colors pair well with #db617c?
Deep cool tones like teal and navy balance the warmth of #db617c and make it look richer. Soft cream and charcoal mute it for calmer layouts.
Is #db617c readable on white or black?
#db617c has a 3.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.01:1 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.