Magenta Color – #ff00ff: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Magenta color hex code is #ff00ff, and it is composed of 100% red, 0% green and 100% blue.
Magenta is a dark, vibrant, saturated, and warm color at 100% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 3.14:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Magenta color (#ff00ff) against dark backgrounds.

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Magenta Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Magenta, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #ff00ff |
| RGB | rgb(255,0,255) |
| HSL | hsl(300,100%,50%) |
| CMYK | 0, 100, 0, 0 |
| HSV | 300, 100, 100 |
| RGB % | 100, 0, 100 |
| XYZ | 59.3, 28.5, 97 |
| LAB | 60.3, 98.2, -60.8 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Pink |
| Saturation | 100% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 3.14 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 6.7 (passes WCAG AA) |
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