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Magenta (Process) (#FF0090) Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about Magenta (Process) (#FF0090) including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

Magenta (Process) (#FF0090) Color Information

Magenta (Process) (#FF0090) RGB value is (255, 0, 144). The hex color red value is 255, green is 0, and blue is 144. Its HSL format shows a hue of 326°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 50 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 100 percent, 44 percent, 0 percent.

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Magenta (Process) (#FF0090) Color Meaning

Magenta (Process) (#FF0090) embodies dynamic energy, attention command, and innovation. Its neon-leaning tone energizes viewers, sparks creativity, and encourages active engagement. Psychologically, Magenta (Process) (#FF0090) stimulates bold choices, emotional assertiveness, and adventurous thinking. Culturally, the hue relates to modern print design, digital art, and expressive branding. Magenta (Process) (#FF0090) is used to create visual punch and memorable impact. Spiritually, it signifies self-expression, courage, and heart-led action. The color encourages pushing boundaries while maintaining emotional authenticity and personal vision.

Color Conversion

Convert Magenta (Process) (#FF0090) across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#FF0090
RGB
rgb(255, 0, 144)
HSL
hsl(326°, 100%, 50%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 100%, 44%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(326°, 100%, 100%)
XYZ
46.2740 23.2736 28.4389
Yxy
23.2736 0.4722 0.2375
Hunter Lab
48.2427 10.8331 -0.4405
CIE-Lab
55.3531 85.7851 -4.8216

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green0 / 255 (0%)
Blue144 / 255 (56%)
56%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Yellow44 / 100 (44%)
44%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

Magenta (Process) (#FF0090) harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

Magenta (Process) (#FF0090) harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test Magenta (Process) (#FF0090) for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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#FF0090

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.71:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.71:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.71:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FF0090 appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

Magenta (Process) (#FF0090)

protanopia

#918e6d

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FF0090;

Text Color

color: #FF0090;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FF0090;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FF009040;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FF0090;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF0090 0%, #970055 100%);

Magenta (Process) (#FF0090) Color FAQs

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