#DB38DD

#DB38DD

Overview

#DB38DD is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 219, 56, 221, in HSL 299.3°, 70.8%, 54.3%, and in CMYK 0.9%, 74.7%, 0.0%, 13.3%. The nearest named color is magenta 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#DB38DD

RGB

219, 56, 221

HSL

299.3, 70.8%, 54.3%

HSV

299.3, 74.7%, 86.7%

CMYK

0.9%, 74.7%, 0.0%, 13.3%

OKLCH

0.6481 0.2602 327.5

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: #DB38DD;
color: #DB38DD;
border-color: #DB38DD;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 500 #D946EF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.74:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.62:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #DB38DD?

RGB(219, 56, 221) · HSL(299.3, 70.8%, 54.3%) · CMYK(0.9%, 74.7%, 0.0%, 13.3%)

Does #DB38DD meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.74:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #DB38DD?

Use 000000 text on a #DB38DD background; contrast on black is 5.62:1.