#DB38AD

#DB38AD

Overview

#DB38AD is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 219, 56, 173, in HSL 316.9°, 69.4%, 53.9%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 74.4%, 21.0%, 14.1%. The nearest named color is maroon 2.

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Color Values

HEX

#DB38AD

RGB

219, 56, 173

HSL

316.9, 69.4%, 53.9%

HSV

316.9, 74.4%, 85.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 74.4%, 21.0%, 14.1%

OKLCH

0.6238 0.2279 341.9

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: #DB38AD;
color: #DB38AD;
border-color: #DB38AD;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.05:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.18:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #DB38AD?

RGB(219, 56, 173) · HSL(316.9, 69.4%, 53.9%) · CMYK(0.0%, 74.4%, 21.0%, 14.1%)

Does #DB38AD meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.05:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #DB38AD?

Use 000000 text on a #DB38AD background; contrast on black is 5.18:1.