#DB7815 Hex Color

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#db7815 is a high-intensity orange that demands attention. Because it sits at such a high saturation point, this color works best as a sharp accent rather than a background. Pair it with dark navy or charcoal for a grounded, modern contrast. With a strong contrast ratio against black text, the hex code #db7815 ensures excellent readability when used for buttons or critical UI highlights.

Questions about #db7815

What is #db7815 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #db7815 is rgb(219, 120, 21), in HSL hsl(30, 83%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 45%, 90%, 14%.
How can I balance the brightness of #db7815 in a design?
#db7815 works best as a deliberate accent rather than a primary background color because of its high saturation. Pair it with deep charcoal or dark navy to ground the intensity and create a sophisticated, modern contrast that remains readable.
Is #db7815 readable on white or black?
#db7815 has a 3.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.70:1 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.