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 |
| RGB | rgb(255, 0, 255) |
| HSL | hsl(300, 100%, 50%) |
| CMYK | C:0 M:100 Y:0 K:0 |
Magenta Shades and Variations
| Shade | HEX | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Lavender | #E6E6FA | Very light |
| Orchid | #DA70D6 | Pink-purple |
| Violet | #EE82EE | Light magenta |
| Magenta / Fuchsia | #FF00FF | Pure magenta |
| Deep Magenta | #CC00CC | Darker |
| Dark Magenta | #8B008B | Very 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 | #FF00FF | Pure red+blue |
| Fuchsia | #FF00FF | Same as magenta |
| Hot Pink | #FF69B4 | Lighter, softer |
| Deep Pink | #FF1493 | More red |
Brand Magenta
| Brand | HEX | Industry |
|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile | #E20074 | Telecom |
| Lyft | #FF00BF | Transportation |
| Telekom | #E20074 | Telecom |