#EC42FF

#EC42FF

Color Values

HEX

#EC42FF

RGB

236, 66, 255

HSL

294.0, 100.0%, 62.9%

HSV

294.0, 74.1%, 100.0%

CMYK

7.5%, 74.1%, 0.0%, 0.0%

OKLCH

0.6988 0.2832 323.5

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: #EC42FF;
color: #EC42FF;
border-color: #EC42FF;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 500 #D946EF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.09:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

6.79:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #EC42FF?

RGB(236, 66, 255) · HSL(294.0, 100.0%, 62.9%) · CMYK(7.5%, 74.1%, 0.0%, 0.0%)

Does #EC42FF meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.09:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #EC42FF?

Use 000000 text on a #EC42FF background; contrast on black is 6.79:1.