#FF42A9

#FF42A9

Color Values

HEX

#FF42A9

RGB

255, 66, 169

HSL

327.3, 100.0%, 62.9%

HSV

327.3, 74.1%, 100.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 74.1%, 33.7%, 0.0%

OKLCH

0.6861 0.2394 352.1

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: #FF42A9;
color: #FF42A9;
border-color: #FF42A9;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.18:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

6.6:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #FF42A9?

RGB(255, 66, 169) · HSL(327.3, 100.0%, 62.9%) · CMYK(0.0%, 74.1%, 33.7%, 0.0%)

Does #FF42A9 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.18:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #FF42A9?

Use 000000 text on a #FF42A9 background; contrast on black is 6.6:1.