#DB6D72 Hex Color
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This muted, unsaturated shade of red offers a mellow warmth without the aggressive intensity of a primary hue. Because it maintains strong readability with black text, #db6d72 functions best as a supporting tone or accent rather than a full background. Pair it with soft, charcoal grays to ground the color. The hex code for this reddish tone is #db6d72.
Questions about #db6d72
What is #db6d72 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #db6d72 is rgb(219, 109, 114), in HSL hsl(357, 60%, 64%) and in CMYK 0%, 50%, 48%, 14%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #db6d72?
#db6d72 works effectively when grounded by neutral tones. Pair it with charcoal or dark slate grays to create a clean, modern contrast, or use a soft cream to enhance its inherent warmth without overwhelming the eye.
Is #db6d72 suitable for large text backgrounds?
#db6d72 is generally better suited as an accent color or for UI elements rather than large text blocks. Because of its muted intensity, you should test it against high-contrast black or very dark navy text to ensure readability.
Is #db6d72 readable on white or black?
#db6d72 has a 3.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.44:1 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.