#DD388C

#DD388C

Overview

#DD388C is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 221, 56, 140, in HSL 329.5°, 70.8%, 54.3%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 74.7%, 36.7%, 13.3%. The nearest named color is Cerise.

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Color Values

HEX

#DD388C

RGB

221, 56, 140

HSL

329.5, 70.8%, 54.3%

HSV

329.5, 74.7%, 86.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 74.7%, 36.7%, 13.3%

OKLCH

0.6138 0.2122 354.4

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: #DD388C;
color: #DD388C;
border-color: #DD388C;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.18:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.02:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #DD388C?

RGB(221, 56, 140) · HSL(329.5, 70.8%, 54.3%) · CMYK(0.0%, 74.7%, 36.7%, 13.3%)

Does #DD388C meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.18:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #DD388C?

Use 000000 text on a #DD388C background; contrast on black is 5.02:1.