#DD42CC

Color Details

HEX
#DD42CC
RGB
rgb(221, 66, 204)
HSL
hsl(307, 70%, 56%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 70%, 8%, 13%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 5.73:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #dd42cc
Contrast 5.73:1 AA
White on #dd42cc
Contrast 3.67:1 Fail
#dd42cc on Black
Contrast 5.73:1 AA
#dd42cc on White
Contrast 3.67:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#e468d6
#eb8ee0
#f1b3eb
#b135a3
#85287a
#581a52

Complement & Analogous

#40dd53
#dd407c
#a140dd

Triadic

#cbdd40
#40cbdd

Monochrome

#581a52 #85287a #dd42cc #eb8ee0 #f1b3eb #f8d9f5

Analogous

#a140dd #bd79e7 #dd42cc #e46696 #dd407c #b13363

Complementary Mix

#85287a #dd42cc #eb8ee0 #40dd53 #83e98f #2a9036

Nearby Colors

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About #DD42CC

#DD42CC converts to RGB(221, 66, 204) and HSL(307, 70%, 56%). This page provides quick readability checks, related hues (complementary and analogous), and ready-made palettes so you can drop the color into UI components, images, or CSS immediately.

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#DD42CC FAQs

What is the RGB value of #DD42CC?
RGB: 221, 66, 204. Copy as CSS: rgb(221, 66, 204)
Is #DD42CC a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #DD42CC?
Complement: #40dd53.
Does #DD42CC have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 3.67:1 (AA (large text)). On black: 5.73:1 (AA (normal text)).