#DC499B

#DC499B

Color Values

HEX

#DC499B

RGB

220, 73, 155

HSL

326.5, 67.7%, 57.5%

HSV

326.5, 66.8%, 86.3%

CMYK

0.0%, 66.8%, 29.5%, 13.7%

OKLCH

0.6331 0.1989 349.9

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: #DC499B;
color: #DC499B;
border-color: #DC499B;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.84:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.47:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #DC499B?

RGB(220, 73, 155) · HSL(326.5, 67.7%, 57.5%) · CMYK(0.0%, 66.8%, 29.5%, 13.7%)

Does #DC499B meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.84:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #DC499B?

Use 000000 text on a #DC499B background; contrast on black is 5.47:1.