#EF42BA

#EF42BA

Overview

#EF42BA is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 239, 66, 186, in HSL 318.4Β°, 84.4%, 59.8%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 72.4%, 22.2%, 6.3%. The nearest named color is maroon 2.

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Color Values

HEX

#EF42BA

RGB

239, 66, 186

HSL

318.4, 84.4%, 59.8%

HSV

318.4, 72.4%, 93.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 72.4%, 22.2%, 6.3%

OKLCH

0.668 0.2375 343.0

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: #EF42BA;
color: #EF42BA;
border-color: #EF42BA;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.41:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

6.16:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #EF42BA?

RGB(239, 66, 186) · HSL(318.4, 84.4%, 59.8%) · CMYK(0.0%, 72.4%, 22.2%, 6.3%)

Does #EF42BA meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.41:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #EF42BA?

Use 000000 text on a #EF42BA background; contrast on black is 6.16:1.