#DB6868 Hex Color
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Not a fire-engine red. #db6868 is a mellow, medium-saturated red with a dusty rose undertone that stays warm without shouting. It works best as an accent or supporting tone, flattering deep navy and muted grays, so knowing what colors make gray helps when building matching neutrals. Black text reads clearly on it at about 6.2:1 contrast. The hex code #db6868 suits food packaging, sale graphics, and sports branding where harsher reds feel aggressive.
Questions about #db6868
What is #db6868 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #db6868 is rgb(219, 104, 104), in HSL hsl(0, 61%, 63%) and in CMYK 0%, 53%, 53%, 14%.
What colors pair well with #db6868?
Deep navy, charcoal, and warm cream all make #db6868 look richer, while pure white can wash it out. Try it as a small accent in a navy-led palette for the strongest result.
Is #db6868 readable on white or black?
#db6868 has a 3.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.19:1 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.