#DB9283

A light, moderate red closely aligning with Darksalmon.

About #DB9283

The hex code #DB9283 represents a beautifully specific shade of red. Its closest recognized web color is Darksalmon. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(219, 146, 131).

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. The color uses 0% Cyan, 33% Magenta, 40% Yellow, and 14% Black. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.

From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. To prevent eye strain, #000000 text pairs best with this hex code. Be sure to check our contrast matrix below to see exactly how it performs against common backgrounds.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#DB9283
RGB219, 146, 131
HSL10.2°, 55.0%, 68.6%
CMYK0%, 33%, 40%, 14%
HSV10.2°, 40.2%, 85.9%
LAB67.5, 25.8, 19.3
XYZ43.6, 37.3, 26.4
Decimal14389891

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

2.48:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
8.45:1
Text on #000000
AAA
2.37:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
7.18:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #DB9283; }
.text-color { color: #DB9283; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #DB9283; }

Similar Colors

Darksalmon
#E9967A