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Magenta / Fuchsia

#C422DD

Magenta / Fuchsia is a cool medium color with the hex code #C422DD. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 196, 34, 221 in digital design or CMYK 11%, 85%, 0%, 13% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Magenta / Fuchsia color values

HEX
#C422DD
RGB
196, 34, 221
HSL
292°, 73%, 50%
CMYK
11, 85, 0, 13

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Magenta / Fuchsia sits at 292° on the color wheel with 73% saturation and 50% lightness, placing it in the violet-magenta segment of the spectrum. At 73% saturation, the hue is fully legible and confident — richly chromatic without tipping into high-contrast territory. 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(196, 34, 221), where the blue channel is highest at 221, though it sits close to the other channels. 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 11C 85M 0Y 13K. The low-to-moderate black value (13%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its magenta ink content (85%), 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: #C422DD;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 196, 34, 221;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#C422DD',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 11%
M: 85%
Y: 0%
K: 13%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(196, 34, 221)
rgba(196, 34, 221, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

4 brand s with colors near 292° on the color wheel

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #C422DD?
#C422DD is Magenta / Fuchsia, a cool medium color with RGB values of 196, 34, 221. It has a hue of 292°, 73% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #C422DD?
The RGB color code for #C422DD is rgb(196, 34, 221). This means it contains 196 red, 34 green, and 221 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Magenta / Fuchsia a warm or cool color?
Magenta / Fuchsia (#C422DD) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #C422DD in CSS?
You can use #C422DD in CSS with: background-color: #C422DD; or color: #C422DD; or as an RGB value: rgb(196, 34, 221). For print design, use CMYK: 11%, 85%, 0%, 13%.

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