#DB50FF

A light, vivid magenta closely aligning with Darkorchid.

About #DB50FF

The precise color #DB50FF is an excellent choice for modern design projects. Its closest recognized web color is Darkorchid. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 219, 80, and 255.

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. The color uses 14% Cyan, 69% Magenta, 0% Yellow, and 0% Black. The HSL representation is 287.7° hue, 100.0% saturation, and 65.7% lightness.

Contrast ratios determine whether this color is safe for typography. Because it is a light color, it is generally recommended to use #000000 text. Be sure to check our contrast matrix below to see exactly how it performs against common backgrounds.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#DB50FF
RGB219, 80, 255
HSL287.7°, 100.0%, 65.7%
CMYK14%, 69%, 0%, 0%
HSV287.7°, 68.6%, 100.0%
LAB59.9, 76.8, -61.8
XYZ50.1, 28.0, 97.4
Decimal14373119

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

3.18:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA Large
6.60:1
Text on #000000
AA
3.04:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA Large
5.61:1
Text on #0F172A
AA

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #DB50FF; }
.text-color { color: #DB50FF; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #DB50FF; }

Similar Colors

Darkorchid
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