#DD229D

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #DD229D?

RGB(221, 34, 157), HSL(320.5, 73.3%, 50.0%), CMYK(0.0%, 84.6%, 29.0%, 13.3%).

Q: Does #DD229D meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.38:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#DD229D is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 221, 34, 157, in HSL 320.5°, 73.3%, 50.0%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 84.6%, 29.0%, 13.3%. The nearest named color is maroon 2.

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Color Values

HEX

#DD229D

RGB

221, 34, 157

HSL

320.5, 73.3%, 50.0%

HSV

320.5, 84.6%, 86.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 84.6%, 29.0%, 13.3%

OKLCH

0.6062 0.2387 347.0

Properties

Warm Light Nearest: maroon 2

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.