#DE5AEE

#DE5AEE

Overview

#DE5AEE is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 222, 90, 238, in HSL 293.5Β°, 81.3%, 64.3%, and in CMYK 6.7%, 62.2%, 0.0%, 6.7%. The nearest named color is mediumorchid 2.

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Color Values

HEX

#DE5AEE

RGB

222, 90, 238

HSL

293.5, 81.3%, 64.3%

HSV

293.5, 62.2%, 93.3%

CMYK

6.7%, 62.2%, 0.0%, 6.7%

OKLCH

0.6922 0.2365 323.2

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: #DE5AEE;
color: #DE5AEE;
border-color: #DE5AEE;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 500 #D946EF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.09:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

6.8:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #DE5AEE?

RGB(222, 90, 238) · HSL(293.5, 81.3%, 64.3%) · CMYK(6.7%, 62.2%, 0.0%, 6.7%)

Does #DE5AEE meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.09:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #DE5AEE?

Use 000000 text on a #DE5AEE background; contrast on black is 6.8:1.