#DB6500 Hex Color
Bold orange, glowing and loud
Somewhere between a ripe pumpkin and a safety cone, this strong orange glows with warmth. #db6500 has enough saturation to grab attention, which makes it a natural accent or call-to-action color, though a full background can feel loud. Black text reads clearly on top at a 5.9:1 contrast ratio, enough for small body copy. It looks especially rich against deep teal or charcoal.
Questions about #db6500
What is #db6500 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #db6500 is rgb(219, 101, 0), in HSL hsl(28, 100%, 43%) and in CMYK 0%, 54%, 100%, 14%.
What colors pair well with #db6500?
Deep teal, navy, and charcoal all make this orange feel richer, since cool dark tones balance its heat. Cream and warm browns work for a softer autumn look.
Is #db6500 readable on white or black?
#db6500 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.