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Magenta / Fuchsia

#CD05FA

Magenta / Fuchsia is a cool medium color with the hex code #CD05FA. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 205, 5, 250 in digital design or CMYK 18%, 98%, 0%, 2% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Magenta / Fuchsia color values

HEX
#CD05FA
RGB
205, 5, 250
HSL
289°, 96%, 50%
CMYK
18, 98, 0, 2

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Magenta / Fuchsia sits at 289° on the color wheel with 96% saturation and 50% lightness, placing it in the violet-magenta segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 96%, 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(205, 5, 250), where the blue channel is highest at 250, 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 18C 98M 0Y 2K. With almost no black ink (2%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 18% cyan, 98% magenta. This profile tends toward vibrancy in print, though ink density limits on press may affect saturation on coated versus uncoated stock. 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: #CD05FA;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 205, 5, 250;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#CD05FA',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 18%
M: 98%
Y: 0%
K: 2%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(205, 5, 250)
rgba(205, 5, 250, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

8 brand s with colors near 289° on the color wheel

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #CD05FA?
#CD05FA is Magenta / Fuchsia, a cool medium color with RGB values of 205, 5, 250. It has a hue of 289°, 96% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #CD05FA?
The RGB color code for #CD05FA is rgb(205, 5, 250). This means it contains 205 red, 5 green, and 250 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Magenta / Fuchsia a warm or cool color?
Magenta / Fuchsia (#CD05FA) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #CD05FA in CSS?
You can use #CD05FA in CSS with: background-color: #CD05FA; or color: #CD05FA; or as an RGB value: rgb(205, 5, 250). For print design, use CMYK: 18%, 98%, 0%, 2%.

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