#DB6568 Hex Color
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#db6568 is a warm, mellow red with coral undertones and moderate saturation. Its softened brightness brings energy and passion without the force of vivid scarlet, making it useful for romance, food branding, sports graphics, and attention-led interfaces. Pair it with charcoal or deep navy for contrast. Black text reads clearly at about 6.1:1. The hex code is #db6568.
Questions about #db6568
What is #db6568 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #db6568 is rgb(219, 101, 104), in HSL hsl(358, 62%, 63%) and in CMYK 0%, 54%, 53%, 14%.
What colors pair well with #db6568?
What mood does #db6568 create?
#db6568 reads as a warm, approachable red because its coral undertones soften the intensity of pure scarlet, making it suitable for romantic accents, food-related visuals, sports graphics, and attention-led interfaces.
Is #db6568 readable on white or black?
#db6568 has a 3.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.07:1 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.