Color #FF00FF (Magenta)

The hexadecimal code #FF00FF corresponds to the color Magenta. Below you can see its exact values in RGB, HSL and CMYK, check its contrast against white and black backgrounds, and discover similar and complementary colors within the pinks color family.

HEX Code#FF00FF
RGB Codergb(255, 0, 255)
HSL Codehsl(300, 100%, 50%)
CMYK Codecmyk(0%, 100%, 0%, 0%)
Color FamilyPinks

Contrast and Accessibility (WCAG)

On white background: 3.14:1
AA ✕
AAA ✕
On black background: 6.7:1
AA ✓
AAA ✕
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Complementary color

Tunic Green
#00CC00

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How to use Magenta color

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Apply it in your CSS or design

Copy the #FF00FF code and use it directly in your stylesheet, for example background-color: #FF00FF; or color: #FF00FF;. If you need the value in another format, convert it to RGB, HSL, or CMYK with our color converter.

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Combine it with other colors

Try Magenta alongside its complementary color or similar tones from the pinks family shown below, or generate a complete palette from this color with the palette generator.

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Check accessibility

Before using Magenta as text or background color, review the contrast ratio against white and black shown above, or analyze any combination in the contrast checker to ensure it meets WCAG AA and AAA levels.

FAQ

What color is #FF00FF?

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The code #FF00FF corresponds to the color Magenta, within the pinks color family.

What colors pair well with Magenta?

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You can see its complementary color and several similar colors below, or generate a complete palette from Magenta using our palette generator.

Is the color Magenta accessible for text?

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It depends on the background: check the contrast ratio against white and black above to see if it meets WCAG AA and AAA accessibility levels.

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