#FF42CE

#FF42CE

Color Values

HEX

#FF42CE

RGB

255, 66, 206

HSL

315.6, 100.0%, 62.9%

HSV

315.6, 74.1%, 100.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 74.1%, 19.2%, 0.0%

OKLCH

0.7009 0.2589 340.7

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: #FF42CE;
color: #FF42CE;
border-color: #FF42CE;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 400 #E879F9

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.03:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

6.92:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #FF42CE?

RGB(255, 66, 206) · HSL(315.6, 100.0%, 62.9%) · CMYK(0.0%, 74.1%, 19.2%, 0.0%)

Does #FF42CE meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.03:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #FF42CE?

Use 000000 text on a #FF42CE background; contrast on black is 6.92:1.