Magenta

Also known as: Rainbow’s Inner Rim, Sixteen Million Pink, Fresh Neon Pink, New Wave Pink

Part of the pink family, Magenta pairs a medium base with a gentle and approachable presence — ideal for beauty and fashion and romantic branding. Match it with green accents when the design calls for energy over calm. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop — 6.70:1 on black clears AA.

Magenta color codes

HEX
#FF00FF
RGB
rgb(255, 0, 255)
RGBA
rgba(255, 0, 255, 1)
HSL
hsl(300, 100%, 50%)
HSV
hsv(300, 100%, 100%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 100%, 0%, 0%)
LAB
lab(60.2 93.5 -60.5)
OKLCH
oklch(70.2% 0.322 328.4)

Color intelligence

sRGB safeShifts in CMYK print

Displays accurately on every screen. Vivid colors like this typically lose some intensity in CMYK print — request a physical proof for brand-critical work.

Temperature

CoolWarm

neutral, leaning warm

Nearest standard colors

  • CSS: fuchsia#FF00FF · ΔE 0.0
  • RAL 7000 — Squirrel grey#7E8B92 · ΔE 18.3 · approximate

RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck — Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.

Where Magenta works

  • Web & UI: Reads as an interactive accent: fills, hovers, focus rings. Keep body text in a darker neutral.
  • Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land — front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
  • Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
  • Branding: Commands attention in logos and packaging; balance it with generous neutral space.
  • Web & UI: Use it decoratively — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
  • Branding: Signals imagination and indulgence — strong for beauty and creative-market brands.

Copy as — every ecosystem

Tints, shades, and tones of Magenta

Tints (lighter)

Shades (darker)

Tones (muted)

Color harmonies

Palettes built from Magenta by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Contrast & accessibility

Aa — on white

contrast 3.14:1

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Aa — on black

contrast 6.70:1

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Best text color on a Magenta background: #000000

Palettes featuring Magenta

Magenta with its complement

Soft neighbors of Magenta

Magenta triad

Similar colors

Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Magenta is closest to Intoxicate.

Magenta FAQs

What color is Magenta?

Magenta is a medium pink with the hex code #FF00FF. In HSL terms it has a hue of 300°, 100% saturation, and 50% lightness.

What is the hex code for Magenta?

The hex code for Magenta is #FF00FF. In RGB it's rgb(255, 0, 255), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 100%, 0%, 0%).

What colors go well with Magenta?

Magenta pairs naturally with green tones from its complementary harmony, and with yellow accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.

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