#DD48B3

#DD48B3

Color Values

HEX

#DD48B3

RGB

221, 72, 179

HSL

316.9, 68.7%, 57.5%

HSV

316.9, 67.4%, 86.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 67.4%, 19.0%, 13.3%

OKLCH

0.6433 0.2147 341.0

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: #DD48B3;
color: #DD48B3;
border-color: #DD48B3;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.72:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.65:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #DD48B3?

RGB(221, 72, 179) · HSL(316.9, 68.7%, 57.5%) · CMYK(0.0%, 67.4%, 19.0%, 13.3%)

Does #DD48B3 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.72:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #DD48B3?

Use 000000 text on a #DD48B3 background; contrast on black is 5.65:1.