#DB38EF

#DB38EF

Overview

#DB38EF is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 219, 56, 239, in HSL 293.4°, 85.1%, 57.8%, and in CMYK 8.4%, 76.6%, 0.0%, 6.3%. The nearest named color is magenta 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#DB38EF

RGB

219, 56, 239

HSL

293.4, 85.1%, 57.8%

HSV

293.4, 76.6%, 93.7%

CMYK

8.4%, 76.6%, 0.0%, 6.3%

OKLCH

0.6587 0.2735 323.0

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: #DB38EF;
color: #DB38EF;
border-color: #DB38EF;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 500 #D946EF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.61:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.82:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #DB38EF?

RGB(219, 56, 239) · HSL(293.4, 85.1%, 57.8%) · CMYK(8.4%, 76.6%, 0.0%, 6.3%)

Does #DB38EF meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.61:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #DB38EF?

Use 000000 text on a #DB38EF background; contrast on black is 5.82:1.