Flame of Prometheus color: hex code #DB3C02
Flame of Prometheus has the hex code #DB3C02. It is a vivid orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 85.9% red, 23.5% green and 0.8% blue (219, 60, 2).
Its hue angle is 16°, with 98% saturation and 43% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 73% magenta, 99% yellow and 14% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 4.66:1).
Flame of Prometheus (#DB3C02) color codes
| HEX | #DB3C02 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(219, 60, 2) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(85.9%, 23.5%, 0.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(16, 98%, 43%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(16, 99%, 86%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 73%, 99%, 14%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(49.86, 59.72, 61.08) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(49.86, 85.43, 45.65) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(30.844, 18.301, 1.966) | |
| Decimal | 14367746 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Flame of Prometheus, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #DB3C02 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.66:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.51:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #DB3C02 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.51:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.66:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #DB3C02 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#6e6000Protanopia
no red cones#958300Deuteranopia
no green cones#f20034Tritanopia
no blue cones#777777Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #db3c02; }
.text { color: #db3c02; }
.border { border: 2px solid #db3c02; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(219 60 2 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #db3c02, #dba802); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Mahogany.
See #DB3C02 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #DB3C02?
- #DB3C02 is a vivid orange known as Flame of Prometheus. It belongs to the orange family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Flame of Prometheus?
- The RGB value is 219, 60, 2: 219 red, 60 green and 2 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Flame of Prometheus?
- The complementary color is #02A1DB, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #DB3C02?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 4.66:1 and white text 4.51:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.