#DD489B

#DD489B

Overview

#DD489B is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 221, 72, 155, in HSL 326.6°, 68.7%, 57.5%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 67.4%, 29.9%, 13.3%. The nearest named color is Cerise.

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Color Values

HEX

#DD489B

RGB

221, 72, 155

HSL

326.6, 68.7%, 57.5%

HSV

326.6, 67.4%, 86.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 67.4%, 29.9%, 13.3%

OKLCH

0.6336 0.2009 350.0

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: #DD489B;
color: #DD489B;
border-color: #DD489B;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.84:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.47:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #DD489B?

RGB(221, 72, 155) · HSL(326.6, 68.7%, 57.5%) · CMYK(0.0%, 67.4%, 29.9%, 13.3%)

Does #DD489B meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.84:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #DD489B?

Use 000000 text on a #DD489B background; contrast on black is 5.47:1.