#F257C9

#F257C9

Color Values

HEX

#F257C9

RGB

242, 87, 201

HSL

315.9, 85.6%, 64.5%

HSV

315.9, 64.0%, 94.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 64.0%, 16.9%, 5.1%

OKLCH

0.6982 0.2238 339.8

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: #F257C9;
color: #F257C9;
border-color: #F257C9;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 400 #E879F9

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.01:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

6.98:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #F257C9?

RGB(242, 87, 201) · HSL(315.9, 85.6%, 64.5%) · CMYK(0.0%, 64.0%, 16.9%, 5.1%)

Does #F257C9 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.01:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #F257C9?

Use 000000 text on a #F257C9 background; contrast on black is 6.98:1.