#ED499F

#ED499F

Overview

#ED499F is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 237, 73, 159, in HSL 328.5°, 82.0%, 60.8%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 69.2%, 32.9%, 7.1%. The nearest named color is Cerise.

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Color Values

HEX

#ED499F

RGB

237, 73, 159

HSL

328.5, 82.0%, 60.8%

HSV

328.5, 69.2%, 92.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 69.2%, 32.9%, 7.1%

OKLCH

0.6605 0.214 352.4

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: #ED499F;
color: #ED499F;
border-color: #ED499F;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.47:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

6.05:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #ED499F?

RGB(237, 73, 159) · HSL(328.5, 82.0%, 60.8%) · CMYK(0.0%, 69.2%, 32.9%, 7.1%)

Does #ED499F meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.47:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #ED499F?

Use 000000 text on a #ED499F background; contrast on black is 6.05:1.