#FF42BD

A light, vivid magenta closely aligning with Deeppink.

About #FF42BD

The precise color #FF42BD is an excellent choice for modern design projects. Designers often compare it to the standard color Deeppink. Its digital footprint relies on 255 parts red, 66 parts green, and 189 parts blue light.

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 0% C, 74% M, 26% Y, and 0% K. The HSL representation is 321.0° hue, 100.0% saturation, and 62.9% lightness.

From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. 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#FF42BD
RGB255, 66, 189
HSL321.0°, 100.0%, 62.9%
CMYK0%, 74%, 26%, 0%
HSV321.0°, 74.1%, 100.0%
LAB60.6, 79.6, -23.1
XYZ52.4, 28.8, 50.9
Decimal16728765

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

3.10:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA Large
6.77:1
Text on #000000
AA
2.97:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
5.75:1
Text on #0F172A
AA

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #FF42BD; }
.text-color { color: #FF42BD; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #FF42BD; }

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