#DD4899
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#DD4899
Overview
#DD4899 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 221, 72, 153, in HSL 327.4°, 68.7%, 57.5%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 67.4%, 30.8%, 13.3%. The nearest named color is Cerise.
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Color Values
#DD4899
221, 72, 153
327.4, 68.7%, 57.5%
327.4, 67.4%, 86.7%
0.0%, 67.4%, 30.8%, 13.3%
0.6329 0.1999 350.8
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: #DD4899;
color: #DD4899;
border-color: #DD4899;
Pink 500
#EC4899
Tailwind Shades
Contrast Checker
Text on white
3.85:1
Text on black
5.46:1
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #DD4899?
RGB(221, 72, 153) · HSL(327.4, 68.7%, 57.5%) · CMYK(0.0%, 67.4%, 30.8%, 13.3%)
Does #DD4899 meet WCAG contrast on white?
3.85:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.
What text color is readable on #DD4899?
Use 000000 text on a #DD4899 background; contrast on black is 5.46:1.