#DB2427 Color Information

Hex color code: #DB2427

A striking red shade, #DB2427 appears as (219, 36, 39) in RGB and (359°, 72%, 50%) in HSL. It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameCrimson

HEX

#DB2427

RGB

219, 36, 39

HSL

359°, 72%, 50%

CMYK

0%, 84%, 82%, 14%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #DB2427;
background-color: #DB2427;
border-color: #DB2427;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #DB2427;
border: 2px solid #DB2427;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#DB2427]
text-[#DB2427]
border-[#DB2427]
shadow-[0_0_10px_DB2427]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #DB2427, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #DB2427; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #DB2427; color: #FFFFFF; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #DB2427; background-color: #DB242715; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #DB242720; border-left: 4px solid #DB2427; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #DB2427; }

Related Colors

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #DB2427 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

219, 36, 39

Red: 219 / Green: 36 / Blue: 39

HSL

359°, 72%, 50%

Hue: 359° / Saturation: 72% / Lightness: 50%

CMYK

0%, 84%, 82%, 14%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 84% / Yellow: 82% / Key: 14%

What color is #DB2427?

#DB2427 is a red-orange hue associated with warmth and passion.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

24DBD8

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #DB2427 to RGB:

rgb(219, 36, 39)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #DB2427 to HSL:

hsl(359, 72%, 50%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #DB2427 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 84%, 82%, 14%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A eye-catching red tone, #DB2427 has RGB (219, 36, 39) and HSL (359°, 72%, 50%). Known for evoking warmth and passion, this red-orange hue is commonly used in modern UI design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #DB2427 is #24DBD8, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #DB2483.

Use #DB2427 in CSS: color: #DB2427 or background-color: #DB2427. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #DB2427

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 4.29:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DB2427?

#DB2427 is a eye-catching red color - a red-orange hue that evokes warmth and passion.

What is the RGB value of #DB2427?

#DB2427 in RGB is (219, 36, 39) - 219 red, 36 green, and 39 blue.

How to use #DB2427 in CSS?

Use #DB2427 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #DB2427?

#24DBD8 (complementary), #DB2483 (analogous), and #9A191B (lighter shade) work well with #DB2427.