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Magenta / Fuchsia

#E406F9

Magenta / Fuchsia is a cool medium color with the hex code #E406F9. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 228, 6, 249 in digital design or CMYK 8%, 98%, 0%, 2% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Magenta / Fuchsia color values

HEX
#E406F9
RGB
228, 6, 249
HSL
295°, 95%, 50%
CMYK
8, 98, 0, 2

About this color

Magenta / Fuchsia sits at 295° on the color wheel with 95% saturation and 50% lightness, placing it in the violet-magenta segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 95%, 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(228, 6, 249), where the blue channel is highest at 249, 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 98M 0Y 2K. With almost no black ink (2%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 8% 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.

How to use Magenta / Fuchsia

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #E406F9;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 228, 6, 249;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#E406F9',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 8%
M: 98%
Y: 0%
K: 2%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(228, 6, 249)
rgba(228, 6, 249, 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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #E406F9?
#E406F9 is Magenta / Fuchsia, a cool medium color with RGB values of 228, 6, 249. It has a hue of 295°, 95% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #E406F9?
The RGB color code for #E406F9 is rgb(228, 6, 249). This means it contains 228 red, 6 green, and 249 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Magenta / Fuchsia a warm or cool color?
Magenta / Fuchsia (#E406F9) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #E406F9 in CSS?
You can use #E406F9 in CSS with: background-color: #E406F9; or color: #E406F9; or as an RGB value: rgb(228, 6, 249). For print design, use CMYK: 8%, 98%, 0%, 2%.