#DC42B4

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #DC42B4?

RGB(220, 66, 180), HSL(315.6, 68.8%, 56.1%), CMYK(0.0%, 70.0%, 18.2%, 13.7%).

Q: Does #DC42B4 meet WCAG contrast on white?

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

Overview

#DC42B4 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 220, 66, 180, in HSL 315.6°, 68.8%, 56.1%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 70.0%, 18.2%, 13.7%. The nearest named color is maroon 2.

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Color Values

HEX

#DC42B4

RGB

220, 66, 180

HSL

315.6, 68.8%, 56.1%

HSV

315.6, 70.0%, 86.3%

CMYK

0.0%, 70.0%, 18.2%, 13.7%

OKLCH

0.6367 0.2219 340.2

Properties

Warm Light Nearest: maroon 2

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.