#DE398C

#DE398C

Overview

#DE398C is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 222, 57, 140, in HSL 329.8°, 71.4%, 54.7%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 74.3%, 36.9%, 12.9%. The nearest named color is Cerise.

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Color Values

HEX

#DE398C

RGB

222, 57, 140

HSL

329.8, 71.4%, 54.7%

HSV

329.8, 74.3%, 87.1%

CMYK

0.0%, 74.3%, 36.9%, 12.9%

OKLCH

0.6162 0.2119 354.7

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: #DE398C;
color: #DE398C;
border-color: #DE398C;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.14:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.07:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #DE398C?

RGB(222, 57, 140) · HSL(329.8, 71.4%, 54.7%) · CMYK(0.0%, 74.3%, 36.9%, 12.9%)

Does #DE398C meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.14:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #DE398C?

Use 000000 text on a #DE398C background; contrast on black is 5.07:1.