#E855F2

#E855F2

Overview

#E855F2 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 232, 85, 242, in HSL 296.2°, 85.8%, 64.1%, and in CMYK 4.1%, 64.9%, 0.0%, 5.1%. The nearest named color is mediumorchid 1.

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Color Values

HEX

#E855F2

RGB

232, 85, 242

HSL

296.2, 85.8%, 64.1%

HSV

296.2, 64.9%, 94.9%

CMYK

4.1%, 64.9%, 0.0%, 5.1%

OKLCH

0.7024 0.2509 325.2

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: #E855F2;
color: #E855F2;
border-color: #E855F2;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 500 #D946EF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

2.99:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

7.01:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #E855F2?

RGB(232, 85, 242) · HSL(296.2, 85.8%, 64.1%) · CMYK(4.1%, 64.9%, 0.0%, 5.1%)

Does #E855F2 meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.99:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #E855F2?

Use 000000 text on a #E855F2 background; contrast on black is 7.01:1.