#D8499C

#D8499C

Color Values

HEX

#D8499C

RGB

216, 73, 156

HSL

325.2, 64.7%, 56.7%

HSV

325.2, 66.2%, 84.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 66.2%, 27.8%, 15.3%

OKLCH

0.6274 0.1963 348.4

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: #D8499C;
color: #D8499C;
border-color: #D8499C;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.92:1

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 #D8499C?

RGB(216, 73, 156) · HSL(325.2, 64.7%, 56.7%) · CMYK(0.0%, 66.2%, 27.8%, 15.3%)

Does #D8499C meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.92:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #D8499C?

Use 000000 text on a #D8499C background; contrast on black is 5.35:1.