Hot Magenta color: hex code #FF00CC
Hot Magenta has the hex code #FF00CC. It is a vivid magenta.
In the RGB color model it is made of 100% red, 0% green and 80% blue (255, 0, 204).
Its hue angle is 312°, with 100% saturation and 50% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 100% magenta, 20% yellow and 0% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.12:1).
Hot Magenta (#FF00CC) color codes
| HEX | #FF00CC | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(255, 0, 204) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(100%, 0%, 80%) | |
| HSL | hsl(312, 100%, 50%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(312, 100%, 100%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 100%, 20%, 0%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(57.68, 91.72, -36.31) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(57.68, 98.65, 338.4) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(52.141, 25.625, 59.315) | |
| Decimal | 16711884 | |
| Short hex | #F0C |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Hot Magenta, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #FF00CC | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.12:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.43:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #FF00CC as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.43:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.12:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #FF00CC looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#2f74d0Protanopia
no red cones#8497c7Deuteranopia
no green cones#ff1b78Tritanopia
no blue cones#8b8b8bAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #ff00cc; }
.text { color: #ff00cc; }
.border { border: 2px solid #ff00cc; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(255 0 204 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #ff00cc, #ff004c); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Neon Pink.
See #FF00CC on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #FF00CC?
- #FF00CC is a vivid magenta known as Hot Magenta. It belongs to the purple family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Hot Magenta?
- The RGB value is 255, 0, 204: 255 red, 0 green and 204 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Hot Magenta?
- The complementary color is #00FF33, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #FF00CC?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 6.12:1 and white text 3.43:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.