#DD55DD

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #DD55DD?

RGB(221, 85, 221), HSL(300.0, 66.7%, 60.0%), CMYK(0.0%, 61.5%, 0.0%, 13.3%).

Q: Does #DD55DD meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.27:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#DD55DD is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 221, 85, 221, in HSL 300.0°, 66.7%, 60.0%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 61.5%, 0.0%, 13.3%. The nearest named color is mediumorchid 2.

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Color Values

HEX

#DD55DD

RGB

221, 85, 221

HSL

300.0, 66.7%, 60.0%

HSV

300.0, 61.5%, 86.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 61.5%, 0.0%, 13.3%

OKLCH

0.6766 0.2285 327.7

Properties

Warm Light Nearest: mediumorchid 2

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.