#DC499E

#DC499E

Color Values

HEX

#DC499E

RGB

220, 73, 158

HSL

325.3, 67.7%, 57.5%

HSV

325.3, 66.8%, 86.3%

CMYK

0.0%, 66.8%, 28.2%, 13.7%

OKLCH

0.6342 0.2004 348.7

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: #DC499E;
color: #DC499E;
border-color: #DC499E;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.83:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.49:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #DC499E?

RGB(220, 73, 158) · HSL(325.3, 67.7%, 57.5%) · CMYK(0.0%, 66.8%, 28.2%, 13.7%)

Does #DC499E meet WCAG contrast on white?

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

What text color is readable on #DC499E?

Use 000000 text on a #DC499E background; contrast on black is 5.49:1.