#DB6A13 Hex Color
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#db6a13 is a bold, saturated orange with a deep pumpkin warmth that reads lush rather than neon. Its intensity works best as an accent or call to action, since full backgrounds in this shade can overwhelm a layout. It pairs well with deep teal or charcoal, and black text stays readable on it at roughly 6.1:1 contrast, clearing WCAG AA for body copy.
Questions about #db6a13
What is #db6a13 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #db6a13 is rgb(219, 106, 19), in HSL hsl(26, 84%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 52%, 91%, 14%.
What colors pair well with #db6a13?
Deep teal, charcoal, and navy balance its heat, while cream softens it for food and autumn themes. Avoid reds or yellows of similar saturation, since the mix vibrates and tires the eye.
Is black or white text better on #db6a13?
Black text is the safer choice, reaching about 6.1:1 contrast, which passes WCAG AA for body text. White text is weaker here, so keep it to large headings if you use it at all.
Is #db6a13 readable on white or black?
#db6a13 has a 3.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.08:1 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.