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Magenta / Fuchsia

#C300E6

Magenta / Fuchsia is a cool medium color with the hex code #C300E6. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 195, 0, 230 in digital design or CMYK 15%, 100%, 0%, 10% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Magenta / Fuchsia color values

HEX
#C300E6
RGB
195, 0, 230
HSL
291°, 100%, 45%
CMYK
15, 100, 0, 10

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Magenta / Fuchsia sits at 291° on the color wheel with 100% saturation and 45% lightness, placing it in the violet-magenta segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 100%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. Its mid-range lightness positions it as a mid-tone: neither a background color nor a deep accent, but something in between.

In digital environments, Magenta / Fuchsia is rendered as rgb(195, 0, 230), where the blue channel is highest at 230, anchoring the color in the cool register. The mid-range lightness and strong saturation make this versatile for both foreground and background roles, depending on what it is paired against.

For print, Magenta / Fuchsia translates to a CMYK breakdown of 15C 100M 0Y 10K. The low-to-moderate black value (10%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its magenta ink content (100%), with black serving as a supporting shadow tone. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Split-Complementary

How to use Magenta / Fuchsia

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #C300E6;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 195, 0, 230;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#C300E6',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 15%
M: 100%
Y: 0%
K: 10%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens 

rgb(195, 0, 230)
rgba(195, 0, 230, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands using similar hue

6 brand s with colors near 291° on the color wheel

Nubank logo
Nubank
Instagram logo
Instagram
Deezer logo
Deezer
Datadog logo
Datadog

Frequently asked questions

What color is #C300E6?
#C300E6 is Magenta / Fuchsia, a cool medium color with RGB values of 195, 0, 230. It has a hue of 291°, 100% saturation, and 45% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #C300E6?
The RGB color code for #C300E6 is rgb(195, 0, 230). This means it contains 195 red, 0 green, and 230 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Magenta / Fuchsia a warm or cool color?
Magenta / Fuchsia (#C300E6) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #C300E6 in CSS?
You can use #C300E6 in CSS with: background-color: #C300E6; or color: #C300E6; or as an RGB value: rgb(195, 0, 230). For print design, use CMYK: 15%, 100%, 0%, 10%.

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