#DD55EB

#DD55EB

Color Values

HEX

#DD55EB

RGB

221, 85, 235

HSL

294.4, 78.9%, 62.7%

HSV

294.4, 63.8%, 92.2%

CMYK

6.0%, 63.8%, 0.0%, 7.8%

OKLCH

0.684 0.24 323.9

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: #DD55EB;
color: #DD55EB;
border-color: #DD55EB;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 500 #D946EF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.19:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

6.57:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #DD55EB?

RGB(221, 85, 235) · HSL(294.4, 78.9%, 62.7%) · CMYK(6.0%, 63.8%, 0.0%, 7.8%)

Does #DD55EB meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.19:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #DD55EB?

Use 000000 text on a #DD55EB background; contrast on black is 6.57:1.