#F0498A
A light, vivid magenta closely aligning with Hotpink.
About #F0498A
The hex code #F0498A represents a beautifully specific shade of magenta. Its closest recognized web color is Hotpink. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 240, 73, and 138.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. The color uses 0% Cyan, 70% Magenta, 43% Yellow, and 6% Black. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.
When using this color as a background, text legibility must be considered. Because it is a light color, it is generally recommended to use #000000 text. Be sure to check our contrast matrix below to see exactly how it performs against common backgrounds.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#F0498A
RGB240, 73, 138
HSL336.6°, 84.8%, 61.4%
CMYK0%, 70%, 43%, 6%
HSV336.6°, 69.6%, 94.1%
LAB57.2, 68.0, 1.1
XYZ42.9, 25.1, 26.6
Decimal15747466
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
3.49:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA Large
6.03:1
Text on #000000
AA
3.33:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA Large
5.12:1
Text on #0F172A
AA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #F0498A;
}
.text-color {
color: #F0498A;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #F0498A;
}