#DB998A

A light, moderate red closely aligning with Darksalmon.

About #DB998A

The precise color #DB998A is an excellent choice for modern design projects. Designers often compare it to the standard color Darksalmon. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(219, 153, 138).

While screens use RGB, printing presses rely on Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Key (black). This specific hue requires a mix of 0% C, 30% M, 37% Y, and 14% K. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.

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#DB998A
RGB219, 153, 138
HSL11.1°, 52.9%, 70.0%
CMYK0%, 30%, 37%, 14%
HSV11.1°, 37.0%, 85.9%
LAB69.2, 22.8, 17.8
XYZ45.2, 39.7, 29.3
Decimal14391690

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

2.35:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
8.94:1
Text on #000000
AAA
2.25:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
7.60:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #DB998A; }
.text-color { color: #DB998A; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #DB998A; }

Similar Colors

Darksalmon
#E9967A