#DE559D

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #DE559D?

RGB(222, 85, 157), HSL(328.5, 67.5%, 60.2%), CMYK(0.0%, 61.7%, 29.3%, 12.9%).

Q: Does #DE559D meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.56:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#DE559D is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 222, 85, 157, in HSL 328.5°, 67.5%, 60.2%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 61.7%, 29.3%, 12.9%. The nearest named color is Cerise.

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Color Values

HEX

#DE559D

RGB

222, 85, 157

HSL

328.5, 67.5%, 60.2%

HSV

328.5, 61.7%, 87.1%

CMYK

0.0%, 61.7%, 29.3%, 12.9%

OKLCH

0.6498 0.1855 350.9

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.