#DC509A

#DC509A

Overview

#DC509A is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 220, 80, 154, in HSL 328.3°, 66.7%, 58.8%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 63.6%, 30.0%, 13.7%. The nearest named color is Cerise.

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Color Values

HEX

#DC509A

RGB

220, 80, 154

HSL

328.3, 66.7%, 58.8%

HSV

328.3, 63.6%, 86.3%

CMYK

0.0%, 63.6%, 30.0%, 13.7%

OKLCH

0.6401 0.1892 351.0

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: #DC509A;
color: #DC509A;
border-color: #DC509A;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.71:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.66:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #DC509A?

RGB(220, 80, 154) · HSL(328.3, 66.7%, 58.8%) · CMYK(0.0%, 63.6%, 30.0%, 13.7%)

Does #DC509A meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.71:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #DC509A?

Use 000000 text on a #DC509A background; contrast on black is 5.66:1.