#DC40D8

#DC40D8

Color Values

HEX

#DC40D8

RGB

220, 64, 216

HSL

301.5, 69.0%, 55.7%

HSV

301.5, 70.9%, 86.3%

CMYK

0.0%, 70.9%, 1.8%, 13.7%

OKLCH

0.6529 0.2491 329.1

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: #DC40D8;
color: #DC40D8;
border-color: #DC40D8;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 500 #D946EF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.64:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.77:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #DC40D8?

RGB(220, 64, 216) · HSL(301.5, 69.0%, 55.7%) · CMYK(0.0%, 70.9%, 1.8%, 13.7%)

Does #DC40D8 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.64:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #DC40D8?

Use 000000 text on a #DC40D8 background; contrast on black is 5.77:1.