magenta 3

#CD00CD

X11 color

Magenta 3 (#CD00CD) is a medium-dark rich magenta from the X11 palette, beginning to develop a more jewel-like, orchid quality. It has less raw neon energy than the lighter variants but retains strong chromatic intensity, making it suitable for premium brand palettes, bold purple-pink accent applications, and luxury cosmetics.

Color Values

HEX

#CD00CD

RGB

205, 0, 205

HSL

300.0, 100.0%, 40.2%

HSV

300.0, 100.0%, 80.4%

CMYK

0.0%, 100.0%, 0.0%, 19.6%

OKLCH

0.5952 0.2736 328.4

Properties

Color Psychology

Magenta is a stimulating, attention-commanding color that bridges passion and imagination. It represents transformation, artistic vision, and unconventional thinking. Magenta disrupts expectations and is associated with innovation and bold self-expression.

Design Usage

Medium magentas are powerful for brands that want to project creativity and boldness. They create eye-catching gradients when blended with purple or orange tones. Use sparingly as accent colors for maximum impact in otherwise restrained designs.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #CD00CD;
color: #CD00CD;
border-color: #CD00CD;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 600 #C026D3

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.69:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.48:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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