#D49ED8

#D49ED8

Overview

#D49ED8 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 212, 158, 216, in HSL 295.9°, 42.6%, 73.3%, and in CMYK 1.9%, 26.9%, 0.0%, 15.3%. The nearest named color is plum.

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Color Values

HEX

#D49ED8

RGB

212, 158, 216

HSL

295.9, 42.6%, 73.3%

HSV

295.9, 26.9%, 84.7%

CMYK

1.9%, 26.9%, 0.0%, 15.3%

OKLCH

0.7689 0.1002 324.2

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: plum

Color Psychology

Light magentas and fuchsia tints radiate playful energy, self-expression, and modern individuality. They feel bold yet approachable, associated with creativity and nonconformity. These hues challenge convention and signal a willingness to stand out.

Design Usage

Light magentas are effective for fashion, entertainment, and youth-oriented brands. They add vibrant personality as accent colors in otherwise neutral palettes. Use for notification badges, featured tags, and interactive hover states.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #D49ED8;
color: #D49ED8;
border-color: #D49ED8;
Nearest Tailwind: Purple 300 #D8B4FE

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

2.17:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

9.68:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #D49ED8?

RGB(212, 158, 216) · HSL(295.9, 42.6%, 73.3%) · CMYK(1.9%, 26.9%, 0.0%, 15.3%)

Does #D49ED8 meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.17:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #D49ED8?

Use 000000 text on a #D49ED8 background; contrast on black is 9.68:1.