Color #DB263A Color / Colour Code #DB263A
This page shows the hex color code for color #db263a (#DB263A). The colour is a red tone with 72% saturation and 50% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #DB263A against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#DB263A paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 323, 353, and 23 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 353, 113, and 233 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #DB263A
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 353 and saturation at 72%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 353 to 38 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 353 with its complement at 173 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #DB263A
Lightness variations at hue 353 and 72% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #DB263A
Design Use Cases for #DB263A
Vibrant Brand Color
#DB263A has a strong 72% saturation that makes it ideal for brand identity elements. Use it for logos, primary call-to-action buttons, hero section accents, and marketing materials where visual impact matters. This saturation level is eye-catching without being harsh.
Soft Accent & Highlight
With 50% lightness, #DB263A has a softer, more approachable quality. It works well for hover states, subtle highlights, progress indicators, and secondary UI elements. This lightness range is particularly effective for tag backgrounds and status indicators.
Urgency & Energy Signaling
#DB263A falls in the red spectrum (hue 353). Red triggers urgency and excitement, making it effective for sale badges, countdown timers, error messages, and "limited time" labels. In data visualization, use it to flag negative values or critical thresholds.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #DB263A (hue 353) to its complement at hue 173. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 23. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #db263a, #24dbc6);
CSS Code for #DB263A
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Colors visually similar to #DB263A based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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Apply #DB263A across image editing and color design tools.
About Color #DB263A (#DB263A)
#DB263A is a red color (colour) with RGB channel values of 219 red, 38 green, and 58 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 5.8:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 353 degrees with 72% saturation and 50% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #DB263A is 94/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This appears dark to the human eye, so pair it with light text for adequate readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 83% magenta, 74% yellow, and 14% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #DB263A against white is 4.83:1 and against black is 4.35:1. This meets the AA requirement (4.5:1) for normal text on white. For AAA compliance, consider darkening to at least 35% lightness.
The complementary colour #24DBC6 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #DB263A. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #DB2495 and #DB6A24, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
How to Explore Color #DB263A
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #DB263A?
- #DB263A is Color #DB263A, a red color (colour) with RGB(219, 38, 58), HSL(353, 72%, 50%), and CMYK(0%, 83%, 74%, 14%). Its perceived brightness is 94/255.
- Is #DB263A accessible for text?
- Against white, #DB263A has a contrast ratio of 4.83:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 4.35:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #DB263A?
- The complementary colour is #24DBC6 (hue 173). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #DB2495 and #DB6A24. The triadic palette adds #39DB24 and #2439DB for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #DB263A in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #db263a; or rgb(219, 38, 58); or hsl(353, 72%, 50%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 353 72% 50%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.