Color #DB511F Color / Colour Code #DB511F
This page shows the hex color code for color #db511f (#DB511F). The colour is a orange tone with 75% saturation and 49% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #DB511F against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#DB511F paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 346, 16, and 46 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 16, 136, and 256 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #DB511F
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 16 and saturation at 75%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 16 to 61 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 16 with its complement at 196 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 #DB511F
Lightness variations at hue 16 and 75% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #DB511F
Design Use Cases for #DB511F
Vibrant Brand Color
#DB511F has a strong 75% 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.
Primary Interface Color
At 49% lightness, #DB511F 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
#DB511F sits in the orange range (hue 16). 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 #DB511F (hue 16) to its complement at hue 196. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 46. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #db511f, #1fa9db);
CSS Code for #DB511F
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #DB511F based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #DB511F (#DB511F)
#DB511F is a orange color (colour) with RGB channel values of 219 red, 81 green, and 31 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 7.1:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 16 degrees with 75% saturation and 49% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #DB511F is 117/255 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, 63% magenta, 86% yellow, and 14% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #DB511F against white is 4.03:1 and against black is 5.21:1. 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 5.21:1.
The complementary colour #1FA9DB creates maximum visual tension when paired with #DB511F. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #DB1F4B and #DBAF1F, 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 #DB511F
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #DB511F?
- #DB511F is Color #DB511F, a orange color (colour) with RGB(219, 81, 31), HSL(16, 75%, 49%), and CMYK(0%, 63%, 86%, 14%). Its perceived brightness is 117/255.
- Is #DB511F accessible for text?
- Against white, #DB511F has a contrast ratio of 4.03:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 5.21:1 (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 #DB511F?
- The complementary colour is #1FA9DB (hue 196). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #DB1F4B and #DBAF1F. The triadic palette adds #1FDB51 and #511FDB for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #DB511F in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #db511f; or rgb(219, 81, 31); or hsl(16, 75%, 49%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 16 75% 49%; 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.