Color #DB293B Color / Colour Code #DB293B
This page shows the hex color code for color #db293b (#DB293B). The colour is a red tone with 71% saturation and 51% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #DB293B against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#DB293B paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 324, 354, and 24 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 354, 114, and 234 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #DB293B
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 354 and saturation at 71%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 354 to 39 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 354 with its complement at 174 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 #DB293B
Lightness variations at hue 354 and 71% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #DB293B
Design Use Cases for #DB293B
Vibrant Brand Color
#DB293B has a strong 71% 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 51% lightness, #DB293B 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
#DB293B falls in the red spectrum (hue 354). 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 #DB293B (hue 354) to its complement at hue 174. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 24. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #db293b, #29dbc9);
CSS Code for #DB293B
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About Color #DB293B (#DB293B)
#DB293B is a red color (colour) with RGB channel values of 219 red, 41 green, and 59 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 5.3:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 354 degrees with 71% saturation and 51% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #DB293B is 96/255 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, 81% magenta, 73% yellow, and 14% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #DB293B against white is 4.78:1 and against black is 4.39:1. This meets the AA requirement (4.5:1) for normal text on white. For AAA compliance, consider darkening to at least 36% lightness.
The complementary colour #29DBC9 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #DB293B. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #DB2994 and #DB7029, 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 #DB293B
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #DB293B?
- #DB293B is Color #DB293B, a red color (colour) with RGB(219, 41, 59), HSL(354, 71%, 51%), and CMYK(0%, 81%, 73%, 14%). Its perceived brightness is 96/255.
- Is #DB293B accessible for text?
- Against white, #DB293B has a contrast ratio of 4.78:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 4.39:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #DB293B?
- The complementary colour is #29DBC9 (hue 174). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #DB2994 and #DB7029. The triadic palette adds #3BDB29 and #293BDB for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #DB293B in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #db293b; or rgb(219, 41, 59); or hsl(354, 71%, 51%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 354 71% 51%; 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.