#D8499B

#D8499B

Color Values

HEX

#D8499B

RGB

216, 73, 155

HSL

325.6, 64.7%, 56.7%

HSV

325.6, 66.2%, 84.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 66.2%, 28.2%, 15.3%

OKLCH

0.627 0.1957 348.8

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: #D8499B;
color: #D8499B;
border-color: #D8499B;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.93:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.35:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #D8499B?

RGB(216, 73, 155) · HSL(325.6, 64.7%, 56.7%) · CMYK(0.0%, 66.2%, 28.2%, 15.3%)

Does #D8499B meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.93:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #D8499B?

Use 000000 text on a #D8499B background; contrast on black is 5.35:1.