#DC559C

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #DC559C?

RGB(220, 85, 156), HSL(328.4, 65.9%, 59.8%), CMYK(0.0%, 61.4%, 29.1%, 13.7%).

Q: Does #DC559C meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.61:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#DC559C is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 220, 85, 156, in HSL 328.4°, 65.9%, 59.8%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 61.4%, 29.1%, 13.7%. The nearest named color is Cerise.

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Color Values

HEX

#DC559C

RGB

220, 85, 156

HSL

328.4, 65.9%, 59.8%

HSV

328.4, 61.4%, 86.3%

CMYK

0.0%, 61.4%, 29.1%, 13.7%

OKLCH

0.6465 0.1833 350.8

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.