#DB42E3

#DB42E3

Overview

#DB42E3 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 219, 66, 227, in HSL 297.0°, 74.2%, 57.5%, and in CMYK 3.5%, 70.9%, 0.0%, 11.0%. The nearest named color is magenta 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#DB42E3

RGB

219, 66, 227

HSL

297.0, 74.2%, 57.5%

HSV

297.0, 70.9%, 89.0%

CMYK

3.5%, 70.9%, 0.0%, 11.0%

OKLCH

0.6592 0.2548 325.8

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: #DB42E3;
color: #DB42E3;
border-color: #DB42E3;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 500 #D946EF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.56:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.9:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #DB42E3?

RGB(219, 66, 227) · HSL(297.0, 74.2%, 57.5%) · CMYK(3.5%, 70.9%, 0.0%, 11.0%)

Does #DB42E3 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.56:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #DB42E3?

Use 000000 text on a #DB42E3 background; contrast on black is 5.9:1.