#DB6E2F Hex Color
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#db6e2f is a saturated, warm orange with strong red and earthy undertones. Its bright, energetic presence suggests excitement, optimism, and creative action, making it effective for calls to action, sports branding, food packaging, and autumn campaigns. Use it as a focused accent against charcoal or navy. Black text provides about 6.3:1 contrast, enough for WCAG AA body text. The hex code is #db6e2f.
Questions about #db6e2f
What is #db6e2f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #db6e2f is rgb(219, 110, 47), in HSL hsl(22, 70%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 50%, 79%, 14%.
What colors pair well with #db6e2f?
#db6e2f pairs well with charcoal, navy, cream, and muted teal because these colors balance its strong orange warmth while giving the saturated hue room to stand out as an intentional accent.
Is #db6e2f a warm or cool color?
#db6e2f is a warm, red-leaning orange because its red component is much stronger than its blue component, while its earthy depth keeps the saturated shade from feeling neon or overly sharp.
Where should I use #db6e2f?
Use #db6e2f for calls to action, sports branding, food packaging, and autumn campaigns when you want a warm accent that signals energy, optimism, and creative action without covering the whole layout.
Is #db6e2f readable on white or black?
#db6e2f has a 3.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.28:1 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.