Cupid’s Eye color: hex code #FF22DD
Cupid’s Eye has the hex code #FF22DD. It is a vivid magenta.
In the RGB color model it is made of 100% red, 13.3% green and 86.7% blue (255, 34, 221).
Its hue angle is 309°, with 100% saturation and 57% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 87% magenta, 13% yellow and 0% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.52:1).
Cupid’s Eye (#FF22DD) color codes
| HEX | #FF22DD | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(255, 34, 221) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(100%, 13.3%, 86.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(309, 100%, 57%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(309, 87%, 100%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 87%, 13%, 0%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(59.55, 90.65, -43.04) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(59.55, 100.35, 334.61) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(54.864, 27.63, 70.836) | |
| Decimal | 16720605 | |
| Short hex | #F2D |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Cupid’s Eye, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #FF22DD | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.52:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.22:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #FF22DD as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.22:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.52:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #FF22DD looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#287be1Protanopia
no red cones#809ad8Deuteranopia
no green cones#ff3b85Tritanopia
no blue cones#8f8f8fAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #ff22dd; }
.text { color: #ff22dd; }
.border { border: 2px solid #ff22dd; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(255 34 221 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #ff22dd, #ff226e); }Similar colors
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See #FF22DD on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #FF22DD?
- #FF22DD is a vivid magenta known as Cupid’s Eye. It belongs to the purple family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Cupid’s Eye?
- The RGB value is 255, 34, 221: 255 red, 34 green and 221 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Cupid’s Eye?
- The complementary color is #22FF44, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #FF22DD?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 6.52:1 and white text 3.22:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.