#DA55E3

#DA55E3

Overview

#DA55E3 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 218, 85, 227, in HSL 296.2°, 71.7%, 61.2%, and in CMYK 4.0%, 62.6%, 0.0%, 11.0%. The nearest named color is mediumorchid 2.

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Color Values

HEX

#DA55E3

RGB

218, 85, 227

HSL

296.2, 71.7%, 61.2%

HSV

296.2, 62.6%, 89.0%

CMYK

4.0%, 62.6%, 0.0%, 11.0%

OKLCH

0.6757 0.2319 325.2

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: #DA55E3;
color: #DA55E3;
border-color: #DA55E3;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 500 #D946EF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.29:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

6.39:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #DA55E3?

RGB(218, 85, 227) · HSL(296.2, 71.7%, 61.2%) · CMYK(4.0%, 62.6%, 0.0%, 11.0%)

Does #DA55E3 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.29:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #DA55E3?

Use 000000 text on a #DA55E3 background; contrast on black is 6.39:1.