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Magenta / Fuchsia

#DB12ED

Magenta / Fuchsia is a cool medium color with the hex code #DB12ED. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 219, 18, 237 in digital design or CMYK 8%, 92%, 0%, 7% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Magenta / Fuchsia color values

HEX
#DB12ED
RGB
219, 18, 237
HSL
295°, 86%, 50%
CMYK
8, 92, 0, 7

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Magenta / Fuchsia sits at 295° on the color wheel with 86% saturation and 50% lightness, placing it in the violet-magenta segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 86%, 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(219, 18, 237), where the blue channel is highest at 237, 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 8C 92M 0Y 7K. The low-to-moderate black value (7%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its magenta ink content (92%), 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: #DB12ED;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 219, 18, 237;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#DB12ED',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 8%
M: 92%
Y: 0%
K: 7%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(219, 18, 237)
rgba(219, 18, 237, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

4 brand s with colors near 295° on the color wheel

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #DB12ED?
#DB12ED is Magenta / Fuchsia, a cool medium color with RGB values of 219, 18, 237. It has a hue of 295°, 86% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #DB12ED?
The RGB color code for #DB12ED is rgb(219, 18, 237). This means it contains 219 red, 18 green, and 237 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Magenta / Fuchsia a warm or cool color?
Magenta / Fuchsia (#DB12ED) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #DB12ED in CSS?
You can use #DB12ED in CSS with: background-color: #DB12ED; or color: #DB12ED; or as an RGB value: rgb(219, 18, 237). For print design, use CMYK: 8%, 92%, 0%, 7%.

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