#DB725D Hex Color
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Dusty red suits food packaging, sale banners, and sports graphics. #db725d sits in terracotta territory, warm and mellow with orange undertones and low saturation that keeps it calm. It flatters deep navy and cream more than pure white, which can wash it out. Use it as an accent or supporting tone, since large fields read flat. Black text on it clears WCAG AA contrast.
Questions about #db725d
What is #db725d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #db725d is rgb(219, 114, 93), in HSL hsl(10, 64%, 61%) and in CMYK 0%, 48%, 58%, 14%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #db725d?
Deep navy and warm cream both make #db725d look richer, while pure white tends to wash it out. For a grounded, earthy palette, try it against charcoal.
Is #db725d readable on white or black?
#db725d has a 3.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.57:1 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.