#DB787F Hex Color
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This mellow, unsaturated red feels approachable rather than aggressive. Because it lacks the intensity of primary red, #db787f works well as a supporting tone or accent rather than a dominant background. Pair it with soft charcoals or deep forest greens to balance its warmth. The hex code #db787f provides enough contrast for readable black text, making it a reliable choice for UI accents.
Questions about #db787f
What is #db787f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #db787f is rgb(219, 120, 127), in HSL hsl(356, 58%, 66%) and in CMYK 0%, 45%, 42%, 14%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
Which colors pair best with #db787f?
Pair #db787f with deep neutrals like charcoal or dark forest green to ground its warmth. Because the tone is unsaturated, it benefits from strong, dark contrast to prevent the overall design from feeling washed out or overly soft.
Is #db787f readable on white or black?
#db787f has a 2.99:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.00:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.