#ED499C

#ED499C

Overview

#ED499C is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 237, 73, 156, in HSL 329.6°, 82.0%, 60.8%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 69.2%, 34.2%, 7.1%. The nearest named color is Cerise.

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Color Values

HEX

#ED499C

RGB

237, 73, 156

HSL

329.6, 82.0%, 60.8%

HSV

329.6, 69.2%, 92.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 69.2%, 34.2%, 7.1%

OKLCH

0.6594 0.2127 353.5

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: #ED499C;
color: #ED499C;
border-color: #ED499C;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.48:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

6.03:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #ED499C?

RGB(237, 73, 156) · HSL(329.6, 82.0%, 60.8%) · CMYK(0.0%, 69.2%, 34.2%, 7.1%)

Does #ED499C meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.48:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #ED499C?

Use 000000 text on a #ED499C background; contrast on black is 6.03:1.