#CD256F

A medium, moderate magenta closely aligning with Mediumvioletred.

About #CD256F

The hex code #CD256F represents a beautifully specific shade of magenta. Designers often compare it to the standard color Mediumvioletred. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 205, 37, and 111.

While screens use RGB, printing presses rely on Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Key (black). This specific hue requires a mix of 0% C, 82% M, 46% Y, and 20% K. With a hue angle of 333.6 degrees, it sits comfortably in the magenta spectrum.

Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) dictate how we should use this color. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #FFFFFF text provides the most optimal reading experience. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#CD256F
RGB205, 37, 111
HSL333.6°, 69.4%, 47.5%
CMYK0%, 82%, 46%, 20%
HSV333.6°, 82.0%, 80.4%
LAB46.2, 67.2, 0.7
XYZ28.7, 15.4, 16.5
Decimal13444463

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

5.13:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA
4.09:1
Text on #000000
AA Large
4.91:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA
3.48:1
Text on #0F172A
AA Large

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #CD256F; }
.text-color { color: #CD256F; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #CD256F; }

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Mediumvioletred
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