#DB9999
A light, moderate red closely aligning with Rosybrown.
About #DB9999
The precise color #DB9999 is an excellent choice for modern design projects. Designers often compare it to the standard color Rosybrown. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 219, 153, and 153.
When sending designs containing this color to a printer, the CMYK values come into play. Its ink density profile breaks down to 0% cyan, 30% magenta, 30% yellow, and 14% black. The HSL representation is 0.0° hue, 47.8% saturation, and 72.9% lightness.
Contrast ratios determine whether this color is safe for typography. Because it is a light color, it is generally recommended to use #000000 text. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.