#DE499D

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #DE499D?

RGB(222, 73, 157), HSL(326.2, 69.3%, 57.8%), CMYK(0.0%, 67.1%, 29.3%, 12.9%).

Q: Does #DE499D meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.79:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#DE499D is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 222, 73, 157, in HSL 326.2°, 69.3%, 57.8%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 67.1%, 29.3%, 12.9%. The nearest named color is Cerise.

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Color Values

HEX

#DE499D

RGB

222, 73, 157

HSL

326.2, 69.3%, 57.8%

HSV

326.2, 67.1%, 87.1%

CMYK

0.0%, 67.1%, 29.3%, 12.9%

OKLCH

0.6369 0.2015 349.6

Properties

Warm Light Nearest: Cerise

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.