#DE559E

#DE559E

Overview

#DE559E is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 222, 85, 158, in HSL 328.0Β°, 67.5%, 60.2%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 61.7%, 28.8%, 12.9%. The nearest named color is Cerise.

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Color Values

HEX

#DE559E

RGB

222, 85, 158

HSL

328.0, 67.5%, 60.2%

HSV

328.0, 61.7%, 87.1%

CMYK

0.0%, 61.7%, 28.8%, 12.9%

OKLCH

0.6502 0.186 350.5

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: #DE559E;
color: #DE559E;
border-color: #DE559E;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.56:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.9:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #DE559E?

RGB(222, 85, 158) · HSL(328.0, 67.5%, 60.2%) · CMYK(0.0%, 61.7%, 28.8%, 12.9%)

Does #DE559E meet WCAG contrast on white?

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

What text color is readable on #DE559E?

Use 000000 text on a #DE559E background; contrast on black is 5.9:1.