#FF42F0

#FF42F0

Color Values

HEX

#FF42F0

RGB

255, 66, 240

HSL

304.8, 100.0%, 62.9%

HSV

304.8, 74.1%, 100.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 74.1%, 5.9%, 0.0%

OKLCH

0.7173 0.2807 331.6

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: #FF42F0;
color: #FF42F0;
border-color: #FF42F0;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 500 #D946EF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

2.88:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

7.29:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #FF42F0?

RGB(255, 66, 240) · HSL(304.8, 100.0%, 62.9%) · CMYK(0.0%, 74.1%, 5.9%, 0.0%)

Does #FF42F0 meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.88:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #FF42F0?

Use 000000 text on a #FF42F0 background; contrast on black is 7.29:1.