#DB42B8

#DB42B8

Color Values

HEX

#DB42B8

RGB

219, 66, 184

HSL

313.7, 68.0%, 55.9%

HSV

313.7, 69.9%, 85.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 69.9%, 16.0%, 14.1%

OKLCH

0.6371 0.2239 338.5

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: #DB42B8;
color: #DB42B8;
border-color: #DB42B8;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.83:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.48:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #DB42B8?

RGB(219, 66, 184) · HSL(313.7, 68.0%, 55.9%) · CMYK(0.0%, 69.9%, 16.0%, 14.1%)

Does #DB42B8 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.83:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #DB42B8?

Use 000000 text on a #DB42B8 background; contrast on black is 5.48:1.