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Magenta Color Code: #FF00FF
The HEX code for Magenta is #FF00FF. It is a medium, vivid magenta color made of 255 red, 0 green and 255 blue (HSL 300°, 100%, 50%). Black text reads best on it (6.69:1 contrast).
Magenta color values
#FF00FF
#F0F
rgb(255, 0, 255)
hsl(300, 100%, 50%)
300, 100%, 100%
hwb(300 0% 0%)
0%, 100%, 0%, 0%
16711935
magenta
CMYK is a standard screen-to-print conversion. Printed results depend on inks, paper and color profiles.
What is Magenta?
Magenta is one of the named colors defined by the CSS Color specifications (keyword “magenta”), so every modern browser understands it without a hex code.
Its hue angle of 300° places it in the magenta part of the color wheel, with 100% saturation (vivid) and 50% lightness (medium). It sits between warm and cool.
Compared with the other purple colors in the Aqeeb Studio library, it is lighter than 43% of them and more saturated than 82% of them.
Its relative luminance is 0.285, which makes it a mid-tone color. That is above the 0.179 crossover point at which black and white text have equal contrast, so black text has the advantage. The HEX code can also be written in the shorthand form #F0F.
Magenta counts as a light color: its HSL lightness is 50% and its relative luminance is 0.285. Black text reads best on it (6.69:1 contrast).
Text contrast on Magenta
| Text | Preview | Ratio | AA normal | AA large | AAA normal | AAA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White text | Sample text | 3.13:1 Limited | Fail | Pass | Fail | Fail |
| Black text | Sample text | 6.69:1 Good | Pass | Pass | Fail | Pass |
Ratios use the WCAG 2 formula and are truncated, never rounded up. Test any pair with the contrast checker.
Colors that go with Magenta
Complementary color
Complementary colors sit directly opposite each other on the color wheel (180° apart). They give the strongest hue contrast, which suits calls to action and accents.
Analogous colors
Analogous colors are neighbors on the wheel, 30° either side of the base hue. They blend smoothly and are easy to combine in backgrounds, gradients and illustrations.
Triadic colors
A triadic scheme uses three hues spaced 120° apart. It is lively yet balanced, and works best when one color leads and the other two act as accents.
Split-complementary colors
Split-complementary keeps the base color and uses the two colors on either side of its complement (150° and 210°). The contrast is strong but gentler than a direct complement.
Tetradic colors
A tetradic (rectangle) scheme combines two complementary pairs at 0°, 60°, 180° and 240°. It offers variety but needs one dominant color to stay balanced.
Monochromatic variants
Monochromatic variants keep the same hue and saturation and only change lightness, which makes them dependable for UI scales and subtle layered designs.
A “≈” before a name means the exact harmony color has no named match, so the link goes to the closest named color.
Tints and shades of Magenta
Lighter tints (mixed with white)
Darker shades (mixed with black)
Select any swatch to copy its HEX code. Build longer scales with the tints and shades tool.
Similar colors
Where to use Magenta
- Card, highlight and section backgrounds with dark text (6.69:1 contrast with black)
- Accents that need to stand out: call-to-action buttons, charts and illustrations
- Large headings, icons and graphics, where a 3:1 contrast ratio is enough
- Illustrations and hero sections
- Tags, badges and highlights
- Creative and entertainment branding
Magenta appears in these curated palettes: Neon Night (Vibrant Color Palettes), Pop Art (Vibrant Color Palettes).
Use Magenta in CSS
:root {
--color-magenta: #FF00FF;
}
.element {
color: var(--color-magenta);
background-color: #FF00FF;
border: 2px solid #FF00FF;
}Questions about Magenta
What is the HEX code for Magenta?
Magenta is #FF00FF. The shorthand form #F0F is equivalent.
What is the RGB value of Magenta?
The RGB value of Magenta is 255, 0, 255: 255 red, 0 green and 255 blue on a 0–255 scale, written rgb(255, 0, 255) in CSS.
What is the HSL value of Magenta?
The HSL value of Magenta is 300°, 100%, 50% (hue, saturation, lightness), written hsl(300, 100%, 50%) in CSS.
What is the CMYK value of Magenta?
A standard conversion gives about C 0%, M 100%, Y 0%, K 0%. Real print results depend on the inks, paper and color profile, so treat CMYK here as a reference value.
Is Magenta a light or dark color?
Magenta counts as a light color: its HSL lightness is 50% and its relative luminance is 0.285. Black text reads best on it (6.69:1 contrast).
How does Magenta look with white text?
White text on Magenta has a contrast ratio of 3.13:1, rated Limited. It does not reach WCAG AA for normal text; use large text only.
How does Magenta look with black text?
Black text on Magenta has a contrast ratio of 6.69:1, rated Good. It meets WCAG AA for normal text.
What colors go well with Magenta?
Lime is its complementary color, and Vivid Purple sits beside it as an analogous color. Lighter and darker variants of the same hue also work well for monochromatic palettes.
Where can Magenta be used?
It suits card, highlight and section backgrounds with dark text (6.69:1 contrast with black); accents that need to stand out: call-to-action buttons, charts and illustrations; large headings, icons and graphics, where a 3:1 contrast ratio is enough.
How do I use Magenta in CSS?
Use color: #FF00FF; for text, background-color: #FF00FF; for fills, or define a custom property such as --color-magenta: #FF00FF; and reuse it with var(--color-magenta).
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