#D42B8A

#D42B8A

Overview

#D42B8A is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 212, 43, 138, in HSL 326.3°, 66.3%, 50.0%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 79.7%, 34.9%, 16.9%. The nearest named color is mediumvioletred.

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Color Values

HEX

#D42B8A

RGB

212, 43, 138

HSL

326.3, 66.3%, 50.0%

HSV

326.3, 79.7%, 83.1%

CMYK

0.0%, 79.7%, 34.9%, 16.9%

OKLCH

0.5888 0.2171 352.1

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: #D42B8A;
color: #D42B8A;
border-color: #D42B8A;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.65:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.51:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #D42B8A?

RGB(212, 43, 138) · HSL(326.3, 66.3%, 50.0%) · CMYK(0.0%, 79.7%, 34.9%, 16.9%)

Does #D42B8A meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.65:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #D42B8A?

Use FFFFFF text on a #D42B8A background; contrast on black is 4.51:1.