#DC40C5

#DC40C5

Color Values

HEX

#DC40C5

RGB

220, 64, 197

HSL

308.8, 69.0%, 55.7%

HSV

308.8, 70.9%, 86.3%

CMYK

0.0%, 70.9%, 10.5%, 13.7%

OKLCH

0.643 0.2355 334.6

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: #DC40C5;
color: #DC40C5;
border-color: #DC40C5;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 700 #A21CAF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.76:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.58:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #DC40C5?

RGB(220, 64, 197) · HSL(308.8, 69.0%, 55.7%) · CMYK(0.0%, 70.9%, 10.5%, 13.7%)

Does #DC40C5 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.76:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #DC40C5?

Use 000000 text on a #DC40C5 background; contrast on black is 5.58:1.