#DA42CD

#DA42CD

Color Values

HEX

#DA42CD

RGB

218, 66, 205

HSL

305.1, 67.3%, 55.7%

HSV

305.1, 69.7%, 85.5%

CMYK

0.0%, 69.7%, 6.0%, 14.5%

OKLCH

0.6459 0.2379 331.7

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: #DA42CD;
color: #DA42CD;
border-color: #DA42CD;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 600 #C026D3

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.72:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.64:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #DA42CD?

RGB(218, 66, 205) · HSL(305.1, 67.3%, 55.7%) · CMYK(0.0%, 69.7%, 6.0%, 14.5%)

Does #DA42CD meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.72:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #DA42CD?

Use 000000 text on a #DA42CD background; contrast on black is 5.64:1.