#DB2C00

A medium, vivid red closely aligning with Orangered.

About #DB2C00

The precise color #DB2C00 is an excellent choice for modern design projects. It is closely associated with the named CSS color Orangered. Its digital footprint relies on 219 parts red, 44 parts green, and 0 parts blue light.

If you are designing for print, the four-color process is what matters most. This specific hue requires a mix of 0% C, 80% M, 100% Y, and 14% K. 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. The calculated luminance score dictates that #FFFFFF typography is the safest choice. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#DB2C00
RGB219, 44, 0
HSL12.1°, 100.0%, 42.9%
CMYK0%, 80%, 100%, 14%
HSV12.1°, 100.0%, 85.9%
LAB48.1, 64.6, 60.8
XYZ30.1, 16.9, 1.7
Decimal14363648

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

4.80:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA
4.37:1
Text on #000000
AA Large
4.59:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA
3.72:1
Text on #0F172A
AA Large

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #DB2C00; }
.text-color { color: #DB2C00; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #DB2C00; }

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