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#FF00FFPrimary tokenCSS Named Color Reference
Magenta Color Code
Magenta·#FF00FF
Pink FamilyWarmMid toneHigh saturationoklch(70.2% 0.322 328)
RGB
rgb(255, 0, 255)Screen valuesHSL
hsl(300 100% 50%)Hue and lightnessCMYK
0, 100, 0, 0Print handoffLAB
60, 98, -61Perceptual referenceOKLCH
oklch(70.2% 0.322 328)Modern perceptualMagenta is a mid-tone, high-saturation CSS named color at #FF00FF. If you searched for magenta hex code, FF00FF, or magenta RGB, this page gives the exact color value, conversion formats, contrast checks, nearby colors, and links into the lookup and converter workflows.
Best text colorDark text
Body text contrast5.47:1
Best UseLifestyle accents, beauty interfaces, expressive highlights, and soft emphasis
Tonal Scale
100#FFD1FF
300#FF8AFF
500#FF2EFF
600#FF00FF
800#B800B8
Contrast Checks
White text on this color
Buttons, badges, and filled actions.
3.14:1Large text / UI only
Dark text on this color
Large headings and selective UI.
5.47:1Safe for body text
This color on light surface
Links, borders, and icons on light UI.
2.98:1Needs more separation
Best text colorDark textContrast 5.47:1
Professional Reference
OKLCHoklch(70.2% 0.322 328)
Relative Luminance0.2848
Source TypeCSS Named Color
Classification
Pink FamilyWarmMid toneHigh saturation
Source Context
Source Type
CSS Named Color
System
CSS
Aliases
Fuchsia
Closest Matches
Material Purple A400Material Purple A200Tailwind Fuchsia 500
Color Notes
- Magenta is kept as an exact CSS named color for #FF00FF.
- Queries for magenta color code, FF00FF, or magenta RGB usually need the value first, then contrast and implementation context.
Accessibility Matrix
White text on this color
White text placed on the current color.
3.14:1Large text / UI only
Dark text on this color
Dark text or headings on the current color.
5.47:1AA
This color on light surface
Use this color for links, strokes, or icons on light UI.
2.98:1Needs more separation
This color on dark surface
Use this color inside dark shells for strokes, tags, or icons.
5.47:1AA
Best text colorDark textContrast 5.47:1 · AA
Where It Works
- Use it for expressive highlights, lifestyle moments, beauty UI, and friendly accents.
- Check readability carefully when pink is used behind body text or small controls.
- Pair with clean white, ink-dark text, violet neighbors, and muted neutrals.
Reference Notes
Last Updated
2026-09-03
Source Library
CSS Standard Colors
Methodology
Verified source values + site guidance
Color Notes
Magenta is sourced from the published CSS Standard Colors library and retained here as a searchable reference swatch for product and interface reference work.
Hue Family
Soft to vivid pinks for lifestyle and beauty.
Source Collections
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Palette Starting Points
Implementation Snippets
:root {
--color-magenta: #FF00FF;
--color-magenta-rgb: 255 0 255;
}class="bg-[#FF00FF] text-white"
class="hover:bg-[#B800B8] ring-1 ring-[#FF00FF]"{
"magenta": "#FF00FF",
"magentaRgb": [255, 0, 255],
"magentaHsl": [300, 100, 50]
}