#FF42D1

#FF42D1

Color Values

HEX

#FF42D1

RGB

255, 66, 209

HSL

314.6, 100.0%, 62.9%

HSV

314.6, 74.1%, 100.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 74.1%, 18.0%, 0.0%

OKLCH

0.7023 0.2607 339.8

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: #FF42D1;
color: #FF42D1;
border-color: #FF42D1;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 500 #D946EF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.02:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

6.95:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #FF42D1?

RGB(255, 66, 209) · HSL(314.6, 100.0%, 62.9%) · CMYK(0.0%, 74.1%, 18.0%, 0.0%)

Does #FF42D1 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.02:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #FF42D1?

Use 000000 text on a #FF42D1 background; contrast on black is 6.95:1.