#DB40C6

#DB40C6

Color Values

HEX

#DB40C6

RGB

219, 64, 198

HSL

308.1, 68.3%, 55.5%

HSV

308.1, 70.8%, 85.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 70.8%, 9.6%, 14.1%

OKLCH

0.6421 0.2357 334.0

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: #DB40C6;
color: #DB40C6;
border-color: #DB40C6;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 700 #A21CAF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.78:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.56:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #DB40C6?

RGB(219, 64, 198) · HSL(308.1, 68.3%, 55.5%) · CMYK(0.0%, 70.8%, 9.6%, 14.1%)

Does #DB40C6 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.78:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #DB40C6?

Use 000000 text on a #DB40C6 background; contrast on black is 5.56:1.