#F256C5

#F256C5

Color Values

HEX

#F256C5

RGB

242, 86, 197

HSL

317.3, 85.7%, 64.3%

HSV

317.3, 64.5%, 94.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 64.5%, 18.6%, 5.1%

OKLCH

0.6955 0.2225 341.1

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: #F256C5;
color: #F256C5;
border-color: #F256C5;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.04:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

6.91:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #F256C5?

RGB(242, 86, 197) · HSL(317.3, 85.7%, 64.3%) · CMYK(0.0%, 64.5%, 18.6%, 5.1%)

Does #F256C5 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.04:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #F256C5?

Use 000000 text on a #F256C5 background; contrast on black is 6.91:1.