#DD40A2

#DD40A2

Color Values

HEX

#DD40A2

RGB

221, 64, 162

HSL

322.5, 69.8%, 55.9%

HSV

322.5, 71.0%, 86.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 71.0%, 26.7%, 13.3%

OKLCH

0.6288 0.2142 346.7

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: #DD40A2;
color: #DD40A2;
border-color: #DD40A2;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.94:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.33:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #DD40A2?

RGB(221, 64, 162) · HSL(322.5, 69.8%, 55.9%) · CMYK(0.0%, 71.0%, 26.7%, 13.3%)

Does #DD40A2 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.94:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #DD40A2?

Use 000000 text on a #DD40A2 background; contrast on black is 5.33:1.