#F257BE

#F257BE

Overview

#F257BE is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 242, 87, 190, in HSL 320.1°, 85.6%, 64.5%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 64.0%, 21.5%, 5.1%. The nearest named color is maroon 2.

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Color Values

HEX

#F257BE

RGB

242, 87, 190

HSL

320.1, 85.6%, 64.5%

HSV

320.1, 64.0%, 94.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 64.0%, 21.5%, 5.1%

OKLCH

0.6936 0.2168 343.5

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: #F257BE;
color: #F257BE;
border-color: #F257BE;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.05:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

6.88:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #F257BE?

RGB(242, 87, 190) · HSL(320.1, 85.6%, 64.5%) · CMYK(0.0%, 64.0%, 21.5%, 5.1%)

Does #F257BE meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.05:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #F257BE?

Use 000000 text on a #F257BE background; contrast on black is 6.88:1.