Color #DB4906 Color / Colour Code #DB4906
This page shows the hex color code for color #db4906 (#DB4906). The colour is a orange tone with 95% saturation and 44% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #DB4906 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#DB4906 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 349, 19, and 49 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 19, 139, and 259 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #DB4906
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 19 and saturation at 95%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 19 to 64 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 19 with its complement at 199 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 #DB4906
Lightness variations at hue 19 and 95% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #DB4906
Design Use Cases for #DB4906
High-Impact Accent
With 95% saturation, #DB4906 is highly vivid. Reserve this for elements that need maximum attention: primary action buttons, notification badges, error states, or promotional banners. Use sparingly alongside neutral tones to avoid visual fatigue.
Primary Interface Color
At 44% lightness, #DB4906 is in the mid-range, making it ideal for interactive elements like buttons, links, and selected states. This lightness level ensures good contrast against both light and dark adjacent elements in most layouts.
Warmth & Enthusiasm
#DB4906 sits in the orange range (hue 19). Orange combines the energy of red with the warmth of yellow. It works naturally for progress indicators, pricing highlights, "new" badges, and friendly call-to-action buttons. Food and fitness brands frequently use this hue range.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #DB4906 (hue 19) to its complement at hue 199. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 49. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #db4906, #0697db);
CSS Code for #DB4906
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About Color #DB4906 (#DB4906)
#DB4906 is a orange color (colour) with RGB channel values of 219 red, 73 green, and 6 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 36.5:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 19 degrees with 95% saturation and 44% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #DB4906 is 109/255 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, 67% magenta, 97% yellow, and 14% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #DB4906 against white is 4.23:1 and against black is 4.97:1. This only passes AA for large text (18pt+) on white. For normal body text on white, darken the color or use it on a dark background where it achieves 4.97:1.
The complementary colour #0697DB creates maximum visual tension when paired with #DB4906. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #DB062D and #DBB406, 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #DB4906?
- #DB4906 is Color #DB4906, a orange color (colour) with RGB(219, 73, 6), HSL(19, 95%, 44%), and CMYK(0%, 67%, 97%, 14%). Its perceived brightness is 109/255.
- Is #DB4906 accessible for text?
- Against white, #DB4906 has a contrast ratio of 4.23:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 4.97:1 (passes AA). It passes AA for large text (18pt+) on white. Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #DB4906?
- The complementary colour is #0697DB (hue 199). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #DB062D and #DBB406. The triadic palette adds #06DB49 and #4906DB for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #DB4906 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #db4906; or rgb(219, 73, 6); or hsl(19, 95%, 44%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 19 95% 44%; 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.