#DB42B4

#DB42B4

Color Values

HEX

#DB42B4

RGB

219, 66, 180

HSL

315.3, 68.0%, 55.9%

HSV

315.3, 69.9%, 85.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 69.9%, 17.8%, 14.1%

OKLCH

0.6352 0.2213 339.9

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: #DB42B4;
color: #DB42B4;
border-color: #DB42B4;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.85:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.45:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #DB42B4?

RGB(219, 66, 180) · HSL(315.3, 68.0%, 55.9%) · CMYK(0.0%, 69.9%, 17.8%, 14.1%)

Does #DB42B4 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.85:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #DB42B4?

Use 000000 text on a #DB42B4 background; contrast on black is 5.45:1.