#DD499A

#DD499A

Overview

#DD499A is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 221, 73, 154, in HSL 327.2Β°, 68.5%, 57.6%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 67.0%, 30.3%, 13.3%. The nearest named color is Cerise.

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Color Values

HEX

#DD499A

RGB

221, 73, 154

HSL

327.2, 68.5%, 57.6%

HSV

327.2, 67.0%, 86.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 67.0%, 30.3%, 13.3%

OKLCH

0.6342 0.1992 350.5

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: #DD499A;
color: #DD499A;
border-color: #DD499A;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.82:1

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 #DD499A?

RGB(221, 73, 154) · HSL(327.2, 68.5%, 57.6%) · CMYK(0.0%, 67.0%, 30.3%, 13.3%)

Does #DD499A meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.82:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #DD499A?

Use 000000 text on a #DD499A background; contrast on black is 5.49:1.