#DB559B

#DB559B

Overview

#DB559B is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 219, 85, 155, in HSL 328.7°, 65.0%, 59.6%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 61.2%, 29.2%, 14.1%. The nearest named color is Cerise.

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Color Values

HEX

#DB559B

RGB

219, 85, 155

HSL

328.7, 65.0%, 59.6%

HSV

328.7, 61.2%, 85.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 61.2%, 29.2%, 14.1%

OKLCH

0.6447 0.182 351.0

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: #DB559B;
color: #DB559B;
border-color: #DB559B;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.63:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.78:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #DB559B?

RGB(219, 85, 155) · HSL(328.7, 65.0%, 59.6%) · CMYK(0.0%, 61.2%, 29.2%, 14.1%)

Does #DB559B meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.63:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #DB559B?

Use 000000 text on a #DB559B background; contrast on black is 5.78:1.