#DB388E

#DB388E

Overview

#DB388E is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 219, 56, 142, in HSL 328.3°, 69.4%, 53.9%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 74.4%, 35.2%, 14.1%. The nearest named color is Cerise.

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Color Values

HEX

#DB388E

RGB

219, 56, 142

HSL

328.3, 69.4%, 53.9%

HSV

328.3, 74.4%, 85.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 74.4%, 35.2%, 14.1%

OKLCH

0.6112 0.2115 353.2

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: #DB388E;
color: #DB388E;
border-color: #DB388E;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.23:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

4.97:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #DB388E?

RGB(219, 56, 142) · HSL(328.3, 69.4%, 53.9%) · CMYK(0.0%, 74.4%, 35.2%, 14.1%)

Does #DB388E meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.23:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #DB388E?

Use 000000 text on a #DB388E background; contrast on black is 4.97:1.