#D042C9

#D042C9

Overview

#D042C9 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 208, 66, 201, in HSL 303.0°, 60.2%, 53.7%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 68.3%, 3.4%, 18.4%. The nearest named color is mediumorchid.

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Color Values

HEX

#D042C9

RGB

208, 66, 201

HSL

303.0, 60.2%, 53.7%

HSV

303.0, 68.3%, 81.6%

CMYK

0.0%, 68.3%, 3.4%, 18.4%

OKLCH

0.6294 0.2297 330.0

Properties

Color Psychology

Magenta is a stimulating, attention-commanding color that bridges passion and imagination. It represents transformation, artistic vision, and unconventional thinking. Magenta disrupts expectations and is associated with innovation and bold self-expression.

Design Usage

Medium magentas are powerful for brands that want to project creativity and boldness. They create eye-catching gradients when blended with purple or orange tones. Use sparingly as accent colors for maximum impact in otherwise restrained designs.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #D042C9;
color: #D042C9;
border-color: #D042C9;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 700 #A21CAF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.96:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.3:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #D042C9?

RGB(208, 66, 201) · HSL(303.0, 60.2%, 53.7%) · CMYK(0.0%, 68.3%, 3.4%, 18.4%)

Does #D042C9 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.96:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #D042C9?

Use 000000 text on a #D042C9 background; contrast on black is 5.3:1.