#DE009C

#DE009C

Overview

#DE009C is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 222, 0, 156, in HSL 317.8°, 100.0%, 43.5%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 100.0%, 29.7%, 12.9%. The nearest named color is maroon 2.

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Color Values

HEX

#DE009C

RGB

222, 0, 156

HSL

317.8, 100.0%, 43.5%

HSV

317.8, 100.0%, 87.1%

CMYK

0.0%, 100.0%, 29.7%, 12.9%

OKLCH

0.5977 0.2522 346.9

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: #DE009C;
color: #DE009C;
border-color: #DE009C;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.58:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.59:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #DE009C?

RGB(222, 0, 156) · HSL(317.8, 100.0%, 43.5%) · CMYK(0.0%, 100.0%, 29.7%, 12.9%)

Does #DE009C meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.58:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #DE009C?

Use 000000 text on a #DE009C background; contrast on black is 4.59:1.