#DE509D
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#DE509D
Overview
#DE509D is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 222, 80, 157, in HSL 327.5°, 68.3%, 59.2%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 64.0%, 29.3%, 12.9%. The nearest named color is Cerise.
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Color Values
#DE509D
222, 80, 157
327.5, 68.3%, 59.2%
327.5, 64.0%, 87.1%
0.0%, 64.0%, 29.3%, 12.9%
0.6442 0.1924 350.3
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: #DE509D;
color: #DE509D;
border-color: #DE509D;
Pink 500
#EC4899
Tailwind Shades
Contrast Checker
Text on white
3.66:1
Text on black
5.74:1
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #DE509D?
RGB(222, 80, 157) · HSL(327.5, 68.3%, 59.2%) · CMYK(0.0%, 64.0%, 29.3%, 12.9%)
Does #DE509D meet WCAG contrast on white?
3.66:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.
What text color is readable on #DE509D?
Use 000000 text on a #DE509D background; contrast on black is 5.74:1.