#DD55E3

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #DD55E3?

RGB(221, 85, 227), HSL(297.5, 71.7%, 61.2%), CMYK(2.6%, 62.6%, 0.0%, 11.0%).

Q: Does #DD55E3 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.24:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#DD55E3 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 221, 85, 227, in HSL 297.5°, 71.7%, 61.2%, and in CMYK 2.6%, 62.6%, 0.0%, 11.0%. The nearest named color is mediumorchid 2.

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Color Values

HEX

#DD55E3

RGB

221, 85, 227

HSL

297.5, 71.7%, 61.2%

HSV

297.5, 62.6%, 89.0%

CMYK

2.6%, 62.6%, 0.0%, 11.0%

OKLCH

0.6797 0.2334 326.0

Properties

Cool 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.