#DB8065 Hex Color
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#db8065 is a mellow, warm red with softened orange undertones and moderate lightness. Its restrained saturation brings energy and passion without vivid red’s sharpness, making it useful for food branding, romance, sales, and sports accents. Use it as a supporting 30% tone with charcoal or deep navy. Black text reads clearly over it. The hex code is #db8065.
Questions about #db8065
What is #db8065 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #db8065 is rgb(219, 128, 101), in HSL hsl(14, 62%, 63%) and in CMYK 0%, 42%, 54%, 14%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #db8065?
#db8065 pairs well with charcoal and navy, which ground its warm red-orange character without competing with it, while cream or warm white keeps the overall palette softer and more approachable for layouts that need warmth without visual intensity. Muted sage or olive can add a quieter natural contrast.
Is #db8065 a warm or cool color?
#db8065 reads as a warm color because its red base is softened by orange undertones, while its moderate lightness and restrained saturation keep that warmth mellow rather than vivid and approachable. That balance suits inviting accents, editorial layouts, and lifestyle-focused palettes.
Is #db8065 readable on white or black?
#db8065 has a 2.88:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.28:1 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.