#DE489D

#DE489D

Overview

#DE489D is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 222, 72, 157, in HSL 326.0Β°, 69.4%, 57.6%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 67.6%, 29.3%, 12.9%. The nearest named color is Cerise.

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Color Values

HEX

#DE489D

RGB

222, 72, 157

HSL

326.0, 69.4%, 57.6%

HSV

326.0, 67.6%, 87.1%

CMYK

0.0%, 67.6%, 29.3%, 12.9%

OKLCH

0.6359 0.2027 349.5

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: #DE489D;
color: #DE489D;
border-color: #DE489D;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.8:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.52:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #DE489D?

RGB(222, 72, 157) · HSL(326.0, 69.4%, 57.6%) · CMYK(0.0%, 67.6%, 29.3%, 12.9%)

Does #DE489D meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.8:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #DE489D?

Use 000000 text on a #DE489D background; contrast on black is 5.52:1.