#DE5EDD

#DE5EDD

Overview

#DE5EDD is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 222, 94, 221, in HSL 300.5Β°, 66.0%, 62.0%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 57.7%, 0.5%, 12.9%. The nearest named color is Pink Flamingo.

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Color Values

HEX

#DE5EDD

RGB

222, 94, 221

HSL

300.5, 66.0%, 62.0%

HSV

300.5, 57.7%, 87.1%

CMYK

0.0%, 57.7%, 0.5%, 12.9%

OKLCH

0.6878 0.2168 327.9

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: #DE5EDD;
color: #DE5EDD;
border-color: #DE5EDD;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 400 #E879F9

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.11:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

6.75:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #DE5EDD?

RGB(222, 94, 221) · HSL(300.5, 66.0%, 62.0%) · CMYK(0.0%, 57.7%, 0.5%, 12.9%)

Does #DE5EDD meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.11:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #DE5EDD?

Use 000000 text on a #DE5EDD background; contrast on black is 6.75:1.