Magenta HEX Code
The HEX code for magenta is #FF00FF. Magenta is created by combining full red and full blue with no green. It's one of the primary colors in CMYK printing and is also known as fuchsia in web colors.
Magenta Color Values
| Format | Value | HEX#FF00FF RGBrgb(255, 0, 255) HSLhsl(300, 100%, 50%) CMYKC:0 M:100 Y:0 K:0
Magenta Shades and Variations
ShadeHEXDescription Lavender#E6E6FAVery light Orchid#DA70D6Pink-purple Violet#EE82EELight magenta Magenta / Fuchsia#FF00FFPure magenta Deep Magenta#CC00CCDarker Dark Magenta#8B008BVery dark | Purple | #800080 | Dark red-blue |
Magenta in Design
Magenta conveys:
- Creativity: Artistic, imaginative
- Bold: Eye-catching, vibrant
- Femininity: Fashion, beauty
- Unconventional: Unique, different
Magenta in Printing
Magenta is essential for CMYK printing:
``
CMYK = Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Key (Black)
Pure magenta: C:0 M:100 Y:0 K:0
`
CSS Usage
`css
.accent {
color: magenta;
/* Same as */
color: #FF00FF;
color: fuchsia;
}
/* Neon magenta */
.neon {
color: #FF00FF;
text-shadow: 0 0 10px #FF00FF;
}
``
Magenta vs Fuchsia vs Pink
| Color | HEX | Description | Magenta#FF00FFPure red+blue Fuchsia#FF00FFSame as magenta Hot Pink#FF69B4Lighter, softer Deep Pink#FF1493More red
Brand Magenta
BrandHEXIndustry T-Mobile#E20074Telecom Lyft#FF00BFTransportation | Telekom | #E20074 | Telecom |
Magenta is perfect for brands wanting to stand out with bold, creative energy that breaks from traditional corporate colors.