#DB42AE

#DB42AE

Color Values

HEX

#DB42AE

RGB

219, 66, 174

HSL

317.6, 68.0%, 55.9%

HSV

317.6, 69.9%, 85.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 69.9%, 20.5%, 14.1%

OKLCH

0.6326 0.2175 342.0

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: #DB42AE;
color: #DB42AE;
border-color: #DB42AE;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.89:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.4:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #DB42AE?

RGB(219, 66, 174) · HSL(317.6, 68.0%, 55.9%) · CMYK(0.0%, 69.9%, 20.5%, 14.1%)

Does #DB42AE meet WCAG contrast on white?

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

What text color is readable on #DB42AE?

Use 000000 text on a #DB42AE background; contrast on black is 5.4:1.