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Magenta
Magenta
#E91E63Click to copy
Magenta Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(233, 30, 99)Copy
HSLhsl(340, 82%, 52%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(340, 87%, 91%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 87%, 58%, 9%)Copy
Magenta Color Schemes
Complementary
#E91E63
Click to copy#1EE9A4
Click to copyAnalogous
#E91EC9
Click to copy#E93E1E
Click to copySplit Complementary
#1EE93E
Click to copy#1EC9E9
Click to copyMonochromatic
#E91E63
Click to copy#E786A7
Click to copy#F8DBE5
Click to copy#930E3B
Click to copy#360516
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyMagenta WCAG Accessibility Contrast
WCAG Calculator →The contrast ratio of this color against common foreground/background colors (based on the WCAG 2.1 standard)
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White background #FFFFFF
4.35 : 1
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Black background #000000
4.83 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
3.99 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
2.91 : 1
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Magenta Shade Variants
Gradient Generator →Lighten with White Mixed with white for a lighter, softer color
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Magenta Color Introduction
Definition
Magenta (HEX #E91E63) has the RGB value rgb(233, 30, 99), the HSL value hsl(340°, 82%, 52%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 87%, 58%, 9%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Magenta is #1EE9A4, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #E91EC8 and #E93E1E that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#1EE93E, #1EC8E9) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Magenta uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Magenta has a contrast ratio of 4.35:1 against white and 4.83:1 against black; paired with a black background it reaches AA, making it suitable for text in dark mode.
Color Characteristics
Pink evokes cherry blossoms, petals and cream; its soft visual effect makes it almost irreplaceable in beauty, weddings and baby products. Specifically, Magenta has a lightness of 52% and a saturation of 82%, striking and generous as a background or primary color, offering good readability with either light or dark text; moreover, its saturation is moderate, keeping the color’s emotional expression without becoming overly assertive. In a word: A red with a slight pink cast, vivid and bright, often used in traditional brocade and New Year prints to strengthen visual impact.
Color Psychology
Pink can evoke tenderness, gentleness and being cared for, with a marked comforting effect; psychologically it symbolizes romance, sweetness and goodwill. For this reason Magenta tends to leave a first impression of being gentle and sweet in the viewer’s mind, and this emotional tone also defines the role it plays in design.
Best Uses
Pink suits beauty and fashion, wedding planning, baby products and female-oriented communities where gentleness and romance are emphasized. In real projects, Magenta is also often used as a dark background or heading text color; in “Pink”-themed designs, the adjacent colors or lightness gradients built around it quickly establish a cohesive, clearly layered color scheme.
Magenta Featured In
This color is included in the following color cards and color families. Click a card to browse more colors in the corresponding collection.
