#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

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

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; }

Similar Colors

Crimson
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