#DC479D

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #DC479D?

RGB(220, 71, 157), HSL(325.4, 68.0%, 57.1%), CMYK(0.0%, 67.7%, 28.6%, 13.7%).

Q: Does #DC479D meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.87:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#DC479D is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 220, 71, 157, in HSL 325.4°, 68.0%, 57.1%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 67.7%, 28.6%, 13.7%. The nearest named color is Cerise.

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Color Values

HEX

#DC479D

RGB

220, 71, 157

HSL

325.4, 68.0%, 57.1%

HSV

325.4, 67.7%, 86.3%

CMYK

0.0%, 67.7%, 28.6%, 13.7%

OKLCH

0.6318 0.2024 348.9

Properties

Warm Light Nearest: Cerise

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.