#CF42B5

#CF42B5

Color Values

HEX

#CF42B5

RGB

207, 66, 181

HSL

311.1, 59.5%, 53.5%

HSV

311.1, 68.1%, 81.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 68.1%, 12.6%, 18.8%

OKLCH

0.6179 0.2146 336.1

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: #CF42B5;
color: #CF42B5;
border-color: #CF42B5;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 700 #A21CAF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.12:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.1:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #CF42B5?

RGB(207, 66, 181) · HSL(311.1, 59.5%, 53.5%) · CMYK(0.0%, 68.1%, 12.6%, 18.8%)

Does #CF42B5 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.12:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #CF42B5?

Use 000000 text on a #CF42B5 background; contrast on black is 5.1:1.