#DD459C

#DD459C

Overview

#DD459C is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 221, 69, 156, in HSL 325.7°, 69.1%, 56.9%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 68.8%, 29.4%, 13.3%. The nearest named color is Cerise.

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Color Values

HEX

#DD459C

RGB

221, 69, 156

HSL

325.7, 69.1%, 56.9%

HSV

325.7, 68.8%, 86.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 68.8%, 29.4%, 13.3%

OKLCH

0.631 0.2051 349.4

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: #DD459C;
color: #DD459C;
border-color: #DD459C;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.88:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.41:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #DD459C?

RGB(221, 69, 156) · HSL(325.7, 69.1%, 56.9%) · CMYK(0.0%, 68.8%, 29.4%, 13.3%)

Does #DD459C meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.88:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #DD459C?

Use 000000 text on a #DD459C background; contrast on black is 5.41:1.