#DD489D

#DD489D

Overview

#DD489D is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 221, 72, 157, in HSL 325.8Β°, 68.7%, 57.5%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 67.4%, 29.0%, 13.3%. The nearest named color is Cerise.

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Color Values

HEX

#DD489D

RGB

221, 72, 157

HSL

325.8, 68.7%, 57.5%

HSV

325.8, 67.4%, 86.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 67.4%, 29.0%, 13.3%

OKLCH

0.6344 0.2019 349.2

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: #DD489D;
color: #DD489D;
border-color: #DD489D;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.83:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.49:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #DD489D?

RGB(221, 72, 157) · HSL(325.8, 68.7%, 57.5%) · CMYK(0.0%, 67.4%, 29.0%, 13.3%)

Does #DD489D meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.83:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #DD489D?

Use 000000 text on a #DD489D background; contrast on black is 5.49:1.