#DD499C
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#DD499C
Overview
#DD499C is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 221, 73, 156, in HSL 326.4°, 68.5%, 57.6%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 67.0%, 29.4%, 13.3%. The nearest named color is Cerise.
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Color Values
#DD499C
221, 73, 156
326.4, 68.5%, 57.6%
326.4, 67.0%, 86.7%
0.0%, 67.0%, 29.4%, 13.3%
0.635 0.2002 349.7
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: #DD499C;
color: #DD499C;
border-color: #DD499C;
Pink 500
#EC4899
Tailwind Shades
Contrast Checker
Text on white
3.81:1
Text on black
5.51:1
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #DD499C?
RGB(221, 73, 156) · HSL(326.4, 68.5%, 57.6%) · CMYK(0.0%, 67.0%, 29.4%, 13.3%)
Does #DD499C meet WCAG contrast on white?
3.81:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.
What text color is readable on #DD499C?
Use 000000 text on a #DD499C background; contrast on black is 5.51:1.