#F257F9

#F257F9

Color Values

HEX

#F257F9

RGB

242, 87, 249

HSL

297.4, 93.1%, 65.9%

HSV

297.4, 65.1%, 97.6%

CMYK

2.8%, 65.1%, 0.0%, 2.4%

OKLCH

0.7213 0.2587 326.0

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: #F257F9;
color: #F257F9;
border-color: #F257F9;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 500 #D946EF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

2.8:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

7.51:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #F257F9?

RGB(242, 87, 249) · HSL(297.4, 93.1%, 65.9%) · CMYK(2.8%, 65.1%, 0.0%, 2.4%)

Does #F257F9 meet WCAG contrast on white?

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

What text color is readable on #F257F9?

Use 000000 text on a #F257F9 background; contrast on black is 7.51:1.