#DB8400 Hex Color
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This saturated, high-energy orange commands immediate attention, making it an ideal choice for bold calls to action or seasonal highlights. Because it is so intense, use #db8400 as an accent color rather than a large background to avoid overwhelming the eye. It pairs unexpectedly well with deep charcoal or navy blue, and black text remains perfectly legible over this hex code.
Questions about #db8400
What is #db8400 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #db8400 is rgb(219, 132, 0), in HSL hsl(36, 100%, 43%) and in CMYK 0%, 40%, 100%, 14%.
What colors pair well with #db8400 in a design scheme?
Is #db8400 readable on white or black?
#db8400 has a 2.87:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.31:1 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.