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Color: Magenta

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Category: pink
Color Source: web
Luminance: 28.5%
Color Formats

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HEX
#FF00FF
RGB
255, 0, 255
HSL
300, 100, 50
HSV
300, 100, 100
CMYK
0, 100, 0, 0
LAB
60, 98, -61
Accessibility & Contrast

Test Magenta for accessibility compliance and color contrast ratios.

Basic Contrast Ratios

Magenta on White
3.14:1
Magenta on Black
6.70:1

WCAG 2.1 Compliance

AA Standard (Normal Text)

Required ratio: 4.5:1

PASS
AA Standard (Large Text)

Required ratio: 3:1

PASS
AAA Standard (Normal Text)

Required ratio: 7:1

FAIL
AAA Standard (Large Text)

Required ratio: 4.5:1

PASS

Usage Recommendations

⚠ Good for accessibility

This color meets AA standards. Use with black text for best results.

Recommended text color: Use #000000 text for optimal readability on Magenta backgrounds.

Color Tools

Professional tools to work with Magenta and create color schemes.

About Magenta Color

The Magenta color (#FF00FF) is a pink color that belongs to the web-safe color palette. This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about Magenta, including its technical specifications, psychological impact, design applications, and practical usage examples.

Magenta has the hexadecimal code #FF00FF and RGB values of 255, 0, 255. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 300°, saturation of 100%, and lightness of 50%. This color is widely supported across all browsers and design applications.

Color Psychology & Meaning

Discover the psychological impact and cultural significance of Magenta.

Associated Emotions

Love, gentleness, nurturing, femininity, playfulness

Symbolism & Meaning

Romance, softness, innocence, caring, youth

Marketing & Branding

Feminine market, beauty products, caring services, nurture brands

Design Applications

Learn how to effectively use Magenta in various design contexts.

Web Design

  • Headers
  • Links
  • Corporate themes
  • Trust indicators
  • Professional layouts

Interior Design

  • Bedrooms
  • Bathrooms
  • Office spaces
  • Coastal themes

Graphic Design

  • Corporate branding
  • Healthcare materials
  • Technology themes
  • Professional presentations

Fashion & Clothing

  • Business attire
  • Denim
  • Formal wear
  • Casual shirts
Technical Specifications

Complete technical details and color space information for Magenta.

Color Temperature

Neutral

Dominant Wavelength

380-450nm

Color Purity

100%

Brightness Index

127/255
Usage Examples

Real-world examples and code snippets showing how to use Magenta.

CSS Examples

background-color: #FF00FF;
color: #FF00FF;
border: 2px solid #FF00FF;
box-shadow: 0 4px 8px #FF00FF33;
background: linear-gradient(45deg, #FF00FF, #ff33ff);

Design Tips & Best Practices

When using Magenta in your designs, consider its psychological impact and cultural associations. This color works well in web design, branding, and marketing materials and can be effectively paired with complementary colors to create striking visual compositions.

Accessibility Considerations

When using Magenta as a text or background color, ensure sufficient contrast ratios for accessibility compliance. Test your color combinations against WCAG guidelines to ensure readability for all users.

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