#DB640C Hex Color
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#db640c is a bold, saturated orange with a strong red undertone. It reads warm and full of energy, which makes it a natural fit for calls to action, sports branding, and autumn themes. Use it as a small accent in a 60/30/10 palette rather than a full background, since it can overwhelm large surfaces. It pairs well with deep teal, and black text stays readable on it at about 5.8:1 contrast.
Questions about #db640c
What is #db640c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #db640c is rgb(219, 100, 12), in HSL hsl(26, 90%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 54%, 95%, 14%.
What colors pair well with #db640c?
Deep teal, navy, and charcoal all balance the heat of #db640c, while cream softens it for autumn and Halloween themes. Skip bright reds and pinks, which compete with it for attention.
Is #db640c readable on white or black?
#db640c 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.