#DB7413 Hex Color

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#db7413 is a saturated, warm orange with strong red and golden undertones. Its medium-dark value feels energetic and confident, making it effective for calls to action, sports branding, food packaging, and autumn accents. Use it as a focused 10% accent beside navy or charcoal. The hex code #db7413 also supports black text at about a 6.5:1 contrast ratio.

Questions about #db7413

What is #db7413 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #db7413 is rgb(219, 116, 19), in HSL hsl(29, 84%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 47%, 91%, 14%.
What colors pair well with #db7413?
#db7413 pairs well with navy, charcoal, cream, and muted blue-green tones, which balance its saturated warmth without competing for attention. Use it as a focused accent for buttons, labels, or autumn-inspired layouts rather than covering large areas.
Why does #db7413 read as warm?
#db7413 reads as warm because its orange base is pushed toward red and gold rather than blue, creating a lively, confident feel. That warmth suits food packaging, sports branding, calls to action, and autumn-focused designs.
Is #db7413 readable on white or black?
#db7413 has a 3.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.51:1 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.