#DB4242
A medium, moderate red closely aligning with Crimson.
About #DB4242
At its core, #DB4242 is a medium and moderate hue. Its closest recognized web color is Crimson. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(219, 66, 66).
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. Its ink density profile breaks down to 0% cyan, 70% magenta, 70% yellow, and 14% black. The HSL representation is 0.0° hue, 68.0% saturation, and 55.9% lightness.
From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. To prevent eye strain, #000000 text pairs best with this hex code. Strict adherence to these ratios protects visually impaired users from unreadable interfaces.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#DB4242
RGB219, 66, 66
HSL0.0°, 68.0%, 55.9%
CMYK0%, 70%, 70%, 14%
HSV0.0°, 69.9%, 85.9%
LAB51.1, 59.2, 34.8
XYZ32.1, 19.3, 7.2
Decimal14369346
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
4.31:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA Large
4.87:1
Text on #000000
AA
4.12:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA Large
4.14:1
Text on #0F172A
AA Large
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #DB4242;
}
.text-color {
color: #DB4242;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #DB4242;
}