#DE55E0 Hex Color
Vivid orchid energy with cool depth
#de55e0 is a saturated purple-magenta with high brightness and a cool, orchid-like cast. Its vivid energy suits calls to action, fashion, cosmetics, gaming, and creative branding, but it can overwhelm as a full background. Use it as a focused accent against deep navy or charcoal. The hex code #de55e0 supports black text at about 6.5:1 contrast.
Questions about #de55e0
What is #de55e0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #de55e0 is rgb(222, 85, 224), in HSL hsl(299, 69%, 61%) and in CMYK 1%, 62%, 0%, 12%.
What colors pair well with #de55e0?
Is #de55e0 warm or cool?
#de55e0 reads as a cool color because its vivid magenta-purple base has a blue-leaning, orchid-like cast, even though its high saturation gives it an energetic presence rather than a quiet or subdued feel.
Is #de55e0 readable on white or black?
#de55e0 has a 3.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.48:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.