#F257F8

#F257F8

Color Values

HEX

#F257F8

RGB

242, 87, 248

HSL

297.8, 92.0%, 65.7%

HSV

297.8, 64.9%, 97.3%

CMYK

2.4%, 64.9%, 0.0%, 2.7%

OKLCH

0.7208 0.2579 326.3

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: #F257F8;
color: #F257F8;
border-color: #F257F8;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 500 #D946EF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

2.8:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

7.49:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #F257F8?

RGB(242, 87, 248) · HSL(297.8, 92.0%, 65.7%) · CMYK(2.4%, 64.9%, 0.0%, 2.7%)

Does #F257F8 meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.8:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #F257F8?

Use 000000 text on a #F257F8 background; contrast on black is 7.49:1.