#DB0049
A medium, vivid magenta closely aligning with Crimson.
About #DB0049
The hex code #DB0049 represents a beautifully specific shade of magenta. Designers often compare it to the standard color Crimson. Its digital footprint relies on 219 parts red, 0 parts green, and 73 parts blue light.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. Its ink density profile breaks down to 0% cyan, 100% magenta, 67% yellow, and 14% black. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.
When using this color as a background, text legibility must be considered. Because it is a medium color, it is generally recommended to use #FFFFFF text. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#DB0049
RGB219, 0, 73
HSL340.0°, 100.0%, 42.9%
CMYK0%, 100%, 67%, 14%
HSV340.0°, 100.0%, 85.9%
LAB46.4, 73.2, 24.8
XYZ30.4, 15.5, 7.7
Decimal14352457
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
5.11:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA
4.11:1
Text on #000000
AA Large
4.89:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA
3.49:1
Text on #0F172A
AA Large
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #DB0049;
}
.text-color {
color: #DB0049;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #DB0049;
}