#F857E2
A light, vivid magenta closely aligning with Violet.
About #F857E2
The hex code #F857E2 represents a beautifully specific shade of magenta. It is closely associated with the named CSS color Violet. In the RGB color space, it consists of 248 red, 87 green, and 226 blue.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. The color uses 0% Cyan, 65% Magenta, 9% Yellow, and 3% Black. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.
When using this color as a background, text legibility must be considered. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #000000 text provides the most optimal reading experience. Strict adherence to these ratios protects visually impaired users from unreadable interfaces.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#F857E2
RGB248, 87, 226
HSL308.2°, 92.0%, 65.7%
CMYK0%, 65%, 9%, 3%
HSV308.2°, 64.9%, 97.3%
LAB63.6, 75.9, -39.6
XYZ55.8, 32.3, 75.2
Decimal16275426
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
2.82:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
7.45:1
Text on #000000
AAA
2.69:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
6.34:1
Text on #0F172A
AA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #F857E2;
}
.text-color {
color: #F857E2;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #F857E2;
}