#EC42F1

#EC42F1

Overview

#EC42F1 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 236, 66, 241, in HSL 298.3°, 86.2%, 60.2%, and in CMYK 2.1%, 72.6%, 0.0%, 5.5%. The nearest named color is magenta 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#EC42F1

RGB

236, 66, 241

HSL

298.3, 86.2%, 60.2%

HSV

298.3, 72.6%, 94.5%

CMYK

2.1%, 72.6%, 0.0%, 5.5%

OKLCH

0.6908 0.2728 326.8

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: #EC42F1;
color: #EC42F1;
border-color: #EC42F1;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 500 #D946EF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.17:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

6.62:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #EC42F1?

RGB(236, 66, 241) · HSL(298.3, 86.2%, 60.2%) · CMYK(2.1%, 72.6%, 0.0%, 5.5%)

Does #EC42F1 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.17:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #EC42F1?

Use 000000 text on a #EC42F1 background; contrast on black is 6.62:1.