#EF499D

#EF499D

Overview

#EF499D is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 239, 73, 157, in HSL 329.6°, 83.8%, 61.2%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 69.5%, 34.3%, 6.3%. The nearest named color is Cerise.

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Color Values

HEX

#EF499D

RGB

239, 73, 157

HSL

329.6, 83.8%, 61.2%

HSV

329.6, 69.5%, 93.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 69.5%, 34.3%, 6.3%

OKLCH

0.6629 0.2147 353.6

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: #EF499D;
color: #EF499D;
border-color: #EF499D;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.44:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

6.11:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #EF499D?

RGB(239, 73, 157) · HSL(329.6, 83.8%, 61.2%) · CMYK(0.0%, 69.5%, 34.3%, 6.3%)

Does #EF499D meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.44:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #EF499D?

Use 000000 text on a #EF499D background; contrast on black is 6.11:1.