#DD4994

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #DD4994?

RGB(221, 73, 148), HSL(329.6, 68.5%, 57.6%), CMYK(0.0%, 67.0%, 33.0%, 13.3%).

Q: Does #DD4994 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.85:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#DD4994 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 221, 73, 148, in HSL 329.6°, 68.5%, 57.6%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 67.0%, 33.0%, 13.3%. The nearest named color is Cerise.

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Color Values

HEX

#DD4994

RGB

221, 73, 148

HSL

329.6, 68.5%, 57.6%

HSV

329.6, 67.0%, 86.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 67.0%, 33.0%, 13.3%

OKLCH

0.6321 0.1963 353.0

Properties

Warm Light Nearest: Cerise

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.