#DC48AE

#DC48AE

Overview

#DC48AE is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 220, 72, 174, in HSL 318.6Β°, 67.9%, 57.3%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 67.3%, 20.9%, 13.7%. The nearest named color is maroon 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#DC48AE

RGB

220, 72, 174

HSL

318.6, 67.9%, 57.3%

HSV

318.6, 67.3%, 86.3%

CMYK

0.0%, 67.3%, 20.9%, 13.7%

OKLCH

0.6397 0.2109 342.5

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: #DC48AE;
color: #DC48AE;
border-color: #DC48AE;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

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 #DC48AE?

RGB(220, 72, 174) · HSL(318.6, 67.9%, 57.3%) · CMYK(0.0%, 67.3%, 20.9%, 13.7%)

Does #DC48AE meet WCAG contrast on white?

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

What text color is readable on #DC48AE?

Use 000000 text on a #DC48AE background; contrast on black is 5.58:1.