#DD378B

#DD378B

Overview

#DD378B is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 221, 55, 139, in HSL 329.6°, 70.9%, 54.1%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 75.1%, 37.1%, 13.3%. The nearest named color is Cerise.

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Color Values

HEX

#DD378B

RGB

221, 55, 139

HSL

329.6, 70.9%, 54.1%

HSV

329.6, 75.1%, 86.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 75.1%, 37.1%, 13.3%

OKLCH

0.6126 0.2128 354.7

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: #DD378B;
color: #DD378B;
border-color: #DD378B;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.21:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

4.99:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #DD378B?

RGB(221, 55, 139) · HSL(329.6, 70.9%, 54.1%) · CMYK(0.0%, 75.1%, 37.1%, 13.3%)

Does #DD378B meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.21:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #DD378B?

Use 000000 text on a #DD378B background; contrast on black is 4.99:1.