#F042C9

#F042C9

Color Values

HEX

#F042C9

RGB

240, 66, 201

HSL

313.4, 85.3%, 60.0%

HSV

313.4, 72.5%, 94.1%

CMYK

0.0%, 72.5%, 16.2%, 5.9%

OKLCH

0.6762 0.2472 338.6

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: #F042C9;
color: #F042C9;
border-color: #F042C9;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 400 #E879F9

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.32:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

6.33:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #F042C9?

RGB(240, 66, 201) · HSL(313.4, 85.3%, 60.0%) · CMYK(0.0%, 72.5%, 16.2%, 5.9%)

Does #F042C9 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.32:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #F042C9?

Use 000000 text on a #F042C9 background; contrast on black is 6.33:1.