#D742D8

#D742D8

Overview

#D742D8 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 215, 66, 216, in HSL 299.6°, 65.8%, 55.3%, and in CMYK 0.5%, 69.4%, 0.0%, 15.3%. The nearest named color is mediumorchid 2.

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Color Values

HEX

#D742D8

RGB

215, 66, 216

HSL

299.6, 65.8%, 55.3%

HSV

299.6, 69.4%, 84.7%

CMYK

0.5%, 69.4%, 0.0%, 15.3%

OKLCH

0.6475 0.2446 327.7

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: #D742D8;
color: #D742D8;
border-color: #D742D8;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 500 #D946EF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.71:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.66:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #D742D8?

RGB(215, 66, 216) · HSL(299.6, 65.8%, 55.3%) · CMYK(0.5%, 69.4%, 0.0%, 15.3%)

Does #D742D8 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.71:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #D742D8?

Use 000000 text on a #D742D8 background; contrast on black is 5.66:1.