#E042DE

#E042DE

Overview

#E042DE is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 224, 66, 222, in HSL 300.8°, 71.8%, 56.9%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 70.5%, 0.9%, 12.2%. The nearest named color is magenta 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#E042DE

RGB

224, 66, 222

HSL

300.8, 71.8%, 56.9%

HSV

300.8, 70.5%, 87.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 70.5%, 0.9%, 12.2%

OKLCH

0.6635 0.2533 328.5

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: #E042DE;
color: #E042DE;
border-color: #E042DE;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 500 #D946EF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.5:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

6.0:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #E042DE?

RGB(224, 66, 222) · HSL(300.8, 71.8%, 56.9%) · CMYK(0.0%, 70.5%, 0.9%, 12.2%)

Does #E042DE meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.5:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #E042DE?

Use 000000 text on a #E042DE background; contrast on black is 6.0:1.