Color #DB2F29 Color / Colour Code #DB2F29
This page shows the hex color code for color #db2f29 (#DB2F29). 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 #DB2F29 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#DB2F29 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 332, 2, and 32 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 2, 122, and 242 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #DB2F29
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 2 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 2 to 47 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 2 with its complement at 182 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 #DB2F29
Lightness variations at hue 2 and 71% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #DB2F29
Design Use Cases for #DB2F29
Vibrant Brand Color
#DB2F29 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, #DB2F29 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
#DB2F29 falls in the red spectrum (hue 2). 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 #DB2F29 (hue 2) to its complement at hue 182. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 32. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #db2f29, #29d5db);
CSS Code for #DB2F29
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #DB2F29 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #DB2F29 (#DB2F29)
#DB2F29 is a red color (colour) with RGB channel values of 219 red, 47 green, and 41 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 5.3:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 2 degrees with 71% saturation and 51% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #DB2F29 is 98/255 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, 79% magenta, 81% yellow, and 14% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #DB2F29 against white is 4.72:1 and against black is 4.45:1. 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 #29D5DB creates maximum visual tension when paired with #DB2F29. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #DB297C and #DB8829, 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 #DB2F29
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #DB2F29?
- #DB2F29 is Color #DB2F29, a red color (colour) with RGB(219, 47, 41), HSL(2, 71%, 51%), and CMYK(0%, 79%, 81%, 14%). Its perceived brightness is 98/255.
- Is #DB2F29 accessible for text?
- Against white, #DB2F29 has a contrast ratio of 4.72:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 4.45:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #DB2F29?
- The complementary colour is #29D5DB (hue 182). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #DB297C and #DB8829. The triadic palette adds #29DB2F and #2F29DB for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #DB2F29 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #db2f29; or rgb(219, 47, 41); or hsl(2, 71%, 51%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 2 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.