#FF42C3

#FF42C3

Color Values

HEX

#FF42C3

RGB

255, 66, 195

HSL

319.0, 100.0%, 62.9%

HSV

319.0, 74.1%, 100.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 74.1%, 23.5%, 0.0%

OKLCH

0.6962 0.2525 343.9

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: #FF42C3;
color: #FF42C3;
border-color: #FF42C3;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.08:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

6.82:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #FF42C3?

RGB(255, 66, 195) · HSL(319.0, 100.0%, 62.9%) · CMYK(0.0%, 74.1%, 23.5%, 0.0%)

Does #FF42C3 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.08:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #FF42C3?

Use 000000 text on a #FF42C3 background; contrast on black is 6.82:1.