#D9609D

#D9609D

Overview

#D9609D is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 217, 96, 157, in HSL 329.8°, 61.4%, 61.4%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 55.8%, 27.6%, 14.9%. The nearest named color is hotpink 2.

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Color Values

HEX

#D9609D

RGB

217, 96, 157

HSL

329.8, 61.4%, 61.4%

HSV

329.8, 55.8%, 85.1%

CMYK

0.0%, 55.8%, 27.6%, 14.9%

OKLCH

0.6562 0.1651 351.2

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: #D9609D;
color: #D9609D;
border-color: #D9609D;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.44:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

6.11:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #D9609D?

RGB(217, 96, 157) · HSL(329.8, 61.4%, 61.4%) · CMYK(0.0%, 55.8%, 27.6%, 14.9%)

Does #D9609D meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.44:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #D9609D?

Use 000000 text on a #D9609D background; contrast on black is 6.11:1.