#D42ED3

#D42ED3

Overview

#D42ED3 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 212, 46, 211, in HSL 300.4°, 65.9%, 50.6%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 78.3%, 0.5%, 16.9%. The nearest named color is magenta 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#D42ED3

RGB

212, 46, 211

HSL

300.4, 65.9%, 50.6%

HSV

300.4, 78.3%, 83.1%

CMYK

0.0%, 78.3%, 0.5%, 16.9%

OKLCH

0.6256 0.2587 328.4

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: #D42ED3;
color: #D42ED3;
border-color: #D42ED3;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 600 #C026D3

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.09:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.13:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #D42ED3?

RGB(212, 46, 211) · HSL(300.4, 65.9%, 50.6%) · CMYK(0.0%, 78.3%, 0.5%, 16.9%)

Does #D42ED3 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.09:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #D42ED3?

Use 000000 text on a #D42ED3 background; contrast on black is 5.13:1.