#DD228A

#DD228A

Color Values

HEX

#DD228A

RGB

221, 34, 138

HSL

326.6, 73.3%, 50.0%

HSV

326.6, 84.6%, 86.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 84.6%, 37.6%, 13.3%

OKLCH

0.5988 0.2298 353.6

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: #DD228A;
color: #DD228A;
border-color: #DD228A;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.5:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

4.67:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #DD228A?

RGB(221, 34, 138) · HSL(326.6, 73.3%, 50.0%) · CMYK(0.0%, 84.6%, 37.6%, 13.3%)

Does #DD228A meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.5:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #DD228A?

Use 000000 text on a #DD228A background; contrast on black is 4.67:1.