#DB42AD

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #DB42AD?

RGB(219, 66, 173), HSL(318.0, 68.0%, 55.9%), CMYK(0.0%, 69.9%, 21.0%, 14.1%).

Q: Does #DB42AD meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.89:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#DB42AD is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 219, 66, 173, in HSL 318.0°, 68.0%, 55.9%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 69.9%, 21.0%, 14.1%. The nearest named color is maroon 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#DB42AD

RGB

219, 66, 173

HSL

318.0, 68.0%, 55.9%

HSV

318.0, 69.9%, 85.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 69.9%, 21.0%, 14.1%

OKLCH

0.6321 0.2169 342.3

Properties

Warm Light Nearest: maroon 3

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.