#F253A9

#F253A9

Overview

#F253A9 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 242, 83, 169, in HSL 327.5°, 85.9%, 63.7%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 65.7%, 30.2%, 5.1%. The nearest named color is Magenta.

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Color Values

HEX

#F253A9

RGB

242, 83, 169

HSL

327.5, 85.9%, 63.7%

HSV

327.5, 65.7%, 94.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 65.7%, 30.2%, 5.1%

OKLCH

0.6814 0.2105 350.7

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: #F253A9;
color: #F253A9;
border-color: #F253A9;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.19:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

6.59:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #F253A9?

RGB(242, 83, 169) · HSL(327.5, 85.9%, 63.7%) · CMYK(0.0%, 65.7%, 30.2%, 5.1%)

Does #F253A9 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.19:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #F253A9?

Use 000000 text on a #F253A9 background; contrast on black is 6.59:1.