#DD42AD

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #DD42AD?

RGB(221, 66, 173), HSL(318.6, 69.5%, 56.3%), CMYK(0.0%, 70.1%, 21.7%, 13.3%).

Q: Does #DD42AD meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.85:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#DD42AD is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 221, 66, 173, in HSL 318.6°, 69.5%, 56.3%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 70.1%, 21.7%, 13.3%. The nearest named color is maroon 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#DD42AD

RGB

221, 66, 173

HSL

318.6, 69.5%, 56.3%

HSV

318.6, 70.1%, 86.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 70.1%, 21.7%, 13.3%

OKLCH

0.6352 0.2182 342.8

Properties

Warm Light Nearest: maroon 3

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.