#DB9380 Hex Color
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The hex code #db9380 lands in pastel red territory, muted and light with soft clay undertones. Red softened toward gray, it keeps the usual intensity in check and feels mellow and warm. It works best as a supporting tone or accent, since it can wash out beside pure white. It flatters deep teal, and black text on it hits about 8.5:1 contrast, well past AA.
Questions about #db9380
What is #db9380 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #db9380 is rgb(219, 147, 128), in HSL hsl(13, 56%, 68%) and in CMYK 0%, 33%, 42%, 14%.
What colors pair well with #db9380?
Deep teal, navy, and charcoal all ground its warm clay undertone without overpowering it. A muted sage green also works when you want a softer, springlike palette.
Is #db9380 readable on white or black?
#db9380 has a 2.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.49:1 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.