#DA42A2

#DA42A2

Overview

#DA42A2 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 218, 66, 162, in HSL 322.1°, 67.3%, 55.7%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 69.7%, 25.7%, 14.5%. The nearest named color is maroon 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#DA42A2

RGB

218, 66, 162

HSL

322.1, 67.3%, 55.7%

HSV

322.1, 69.7%, 85.5%

CMYK

0.0%, 69.7%, 25.7%, 14.5%

OKLCH

0.626 0.2098 346.1

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: #DA42A2;
color: #DA42A2;
border-color: #DA42A2;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.98:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.28:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #DA42A2?

RGB(218, 66, 162) · HSL(322.1, 67.3%, 55.7%) · CMYK(0.0%, 69.7%, 25.7%, 14.5%)

Does #DA42A2 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.98:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #DA42A2?

Use 000000 text on a #DA42A2 background; contrast on black is 5.28:1.