#FF42CB

#FF42CB

Color Values

HEX

#FF42CB

RGB

255, 66, 203

HSL

316.5, 100.0%, 62.9%

HSV

316.5, 74.1%, 100.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 74.1%, 20.4%, 0.0%

OKLCH

0.6996 0.2571 341.5

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: #FF42CB;
color: #FF42CB;
border-color: #FF42CB;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.05:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

6.89:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #FF42CB?

RGB(255, 66, 203) · HSL(316.5, 100.0%, 62.9%) · CMYK(0.0%, 74.1%, 20.4%, 0.0%)

Does #FF42CB meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.05:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #FF42CB?

Use 000000 text on a #FF42CB background; contrast on black is 6.89:1.