#DB42AC

#DB42AC

Overview

#DB42AC is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 219, 66, 172, in HSL 318.4°, 68.0%, 55.9%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 69.9%, 21.5%, 14.1%. The nearest named color is maroon 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#DB42AC

RGB

219, 66, 172

HSL

318.4, 68.0%, 55.9%

HSV

318.4, 69.9%, 85.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 69.9%, 21.5%, 14.1%

OKLCH

0.6317 0.2163 342.7

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: #DB42AC;
color: #DB42AC;
border-color: #DB42AC;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.9:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.39:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #DB42AC?

RGB(219, 66, 172) · HSL(318.4, 68.0%, 55.9%) · CMYK(0.0%, 69.9%, 21.5%, 14.1%)

Does #DB42AC meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.9:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #DB42AC?

Use 000000 text on a #DB42AC background; contrast on black is 5.39:1.