#D8559C

#D8559C

Overview

#D8559C is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 216, 85, 156, in HSL 327.5°, 62.7%, 59.0%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 60.6%, 27.8%, 15.3%. The nearest named color is Mulberry.

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Color Values

HEX

#D8559C

RGB

216, 85, 156

HSL

327.5, 62.7%, 59.0%

HSV

327.5, 60.6%, 84.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 60.6%, 27.8%, 15.3%

OKLCH

0.6407 0.1799 349.8

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: #D8559C;
color: #D8559C;
border-color: #D8559C;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.68:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.7:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #D8559C?

RGB(216, 85, 156) · HSL(327.5, 62.7%, 59.0%) · CMYK(0.0%, 60.6%, 27.8%, 15.3%)

Does #D8559C meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.68:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #D8559C?

Use 000000 text on a #D8559C background; contrast on black is 5.7:1.