#DB42DB
A medium, moderate magenta closely aligning with Mediumorchid.
About #DB42DB
The precise color #DB42DB is an excellent choice for modern design projects. Its closest recognized web color is Mediumorchid. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 219, 66, and 219.
If you are designing for print, the four-color process is what matters most. This specific hue requires a mix of 0% C, 70% M, 0% Y, and 14% K. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.
From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. The calculated luminance score dictates that #000000 typography is the safest choice. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#DB42DB
RGB219, 66, 219
HSL300.0°, 68.0%, 55.9%
CMYK0%, 70%, 0%, 14%
HSV300.0°, 69.9%, 85.9%
LAB56.2, 75.6, -47.7
XYZ43.9, 24.1, 69.3
Decimal14369499
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
3.61:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA Large
5.81:1
Text on #000000
AA
3.45:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA Large
4.94:1
Text on #0F172A
AA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #DB42DB;
}
.text-color {
color: #DB42DB;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #DB42DB;
}