#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

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

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; }

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Mediumorchid
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