#DE42AD

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #DE42AD?

RGB(222, 66, 173), HSL(318.8, 70.3%, 56.5%), CMYK(0.0%, 70.3%, 22.1%, 12.9%).

Q: Does #DE42AD meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.83:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#DE42AD is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 222, 66, 173, in HSL 318.8°, 70.3%, 56.5%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 70.3%, 22.1%, 12.9%. The nearest named color is maroon 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#DE42AD

RGB

222, 66, 173

HSL

318.8, 70.3%, 56.5%

HSV

318.8, 70.3%, 87.1%

CMYK

0.0%, 70.3%, 22.1%, 12.9%

OKLCH

0.6367 0.2189 343.1

Properties

Warm Light Nearest: maroon 3

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.