#EC42B7

#EC42B7

Color Values

HEX

#EC42B7

RGB

236, 66, 183

HSL

318.7, 81.7%, 59.2%

HSV

318.7, 72.0%, 92.5%

CMYK

0.0%, 72.0%, 22.5%, 7.5%

OKLCH

0.6622 0.2338 343.3

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: #EC42B7;
color: #EC42B7;
border-color: #EC42B7;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.48:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

6.03:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #EC42B7?

RGB(236, 66, 183) · HSL(318.7, 81.7%, 59.2%) · CMYK(0.0%, 72.0%, 22.5%, 7.5%)

Does #EC42B7 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.48:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #EC42B7?

Use 000000 text on a #EC42B7 background; contrast on black is 6.03:1.