#DB242A Color Information

Hex color code: #DB242A

#DB242A is a bold red color. In RGB it is (219, 36, 42), and in HSL it is (358°, 72%, 50%). It is frequently seen in web interfaces.

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HEX

#DB242A

RGB

219, 36, 42

HSL

358°, 72%, 50%

CMYK

0%, 84%, 81%, 14%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #DB242A;
background-color: #DB242A;
border-color: #DB242A;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #DB242A;
border: 2px solid #DB242A;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#DB242A]
text-[#DB242A]
border-[#DB242A]
shadow-[0_0_10px_DB242A]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #DB242A, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #DB242A; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #DB242A; 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 #DB242A; background-color: #DB242A15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #DB242A20; border-left: 4px solid #DB242A; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #DB242A; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #DB242A in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

219, 36, 42

Red: 219 / Green: 36 / Blue: 42

HSL

358°, 72%, 50%

Hue: 358° / Saturation: 72% / Lightness: 50%

CMYK

0%, 84%, 81%, 14%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 84% / Yellow: 81% / Key: 14%

What color is #DB242A?

#DB242A is a red-orange hue associated with warmth and passion.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

24DBD5

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #DB242A to RGB:

rgb(219, 36, 42)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #DB242A to HSL:

hsl(358, 72%, 50%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #DB242A to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 84%, 81%, 14%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#DB242A is a vivid red color with RGB values of 219, 36, 42 and HSL of 358°, 72%, 50%. This red-orange hue evokes warmth and passion, making it suitable for widely used in graphic design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #DB242A is #24DBD5, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #DB2486.

Use #DB242A in CSS: color: #DB242A or background-color: #DB242A. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #DB242A

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

Contrast Ratio: 4.30:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DB242A?

#DB242A is a vivid red color - a red-orange hue that evokes warmth and passion.

What is the RGB value of #DB242A?

#DB242A in RGB is (219, 36, 42) - 219 red, 36 green, and 42 blue.

How to use #DB242A in CSS?

Use #DB242A directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #DB242A?

#24DBD5 (complementary), #DB2486 (analogous), and #9A191D (lighter shade) work well with #DB242A.