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Magenta / Fuchsia

#DD33FF

Magenta / Fuchsia is a cool light color with the hex code #DD33FF. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 221, 51, 255 in digital design or CMYK 13%, 80%, 0%, 0% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Magenta / Fuchsia color values

HEX
#DD33FF
RGB
221, 51, 255
HSL
290°, 100%, 60%
CMYK
13, 80, 0, 0

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Magenta / Fuchsia sits at 290° on the color wheel with 100% saturation and 60% 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. At medium-high lightness, it holds its own on white backgrounds while remaining approachable.

In digital environments, Magenta / Fuchsia is rendered as rgb(221, 51, 255), where the blue channel is highest at 255, anchoring the color in the cool register. High saturation at this lightness produces strong contrast against white — effective for CTAs, badges, and elements that need to stop the eye.

For print, Magenta / Fuchsia translates to a CMYK breakdown of 13C 80M 0Y 0K. With almost no black ink (0%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 13% cyan, 80% 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: #DD33FF;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 221, 51, 255;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#DD33FF',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 13%
M: 80%
Y: 0%
K: 0%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(221, 51, 255)
rgba(221, 51, 255, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

6 brand s with colors near 290° on the color wheel

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #DD33FF?
#DD33FF is Magenta / Fuchsia, a cool light color with RGB values of 221, 51, 255. It has a hue of 290°, 100% saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #DD33FF?
The RGB color code for #DD33FF is rgb(221, 51, 255). This means it contains 221 red, 51 green, and 255 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Magenta / Fuchsia a warm or cool color?
Magenta / Fuchsia (#DD33FF) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #DD33FF in CSS?
You can use #DD33FF in CSS with: background-color: #DD33FF; or color: #DD33FF; or as an RGB value: rgb(221, 51, 255). For print design, use CMYK: 13%, 80%, 0%, 0%.

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