#DB6E69 Hex Color
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This muted red, with the hex code #db6e69, carries a mellow warmth instead of typical red aggression. Because it is desaturated, it shines best as an accent color rather than a dominant background. Pair it with charcoal greys to ground the warmth. This shade also maintains high accessibility, offering enough contrast against black text for readable body copy.
Questions about #db6e69
What is #db6e69 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #db6e69 is rgb(219, 110, 105), in HSL hsl(3, 61%, 64%) and in CMYK 0%, 50%, 52%, 14%.
What colors pair well with #db6e69?
#db6e69 functions best when paired with charcoal or slate greys, which ground the color's inherent warmth without competing for attention. Using deep, neutral tones balances the desaturated red, making it feel sophisticated rather than overwhelming in digital interfaces or print layouts.
Is #db6e69 readable on white or black?
#db6e69 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.