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Magenta / Fuchsia

#FF38F8

Magenta / Fuchsia is a warm light color with the hex code #FF38F8. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 255, 56, 248 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 78%, 3%, 0% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Magenta / Fuchsia color values

HEX
#FF38F8
RGB
255, 56, 248
HSL
302°, 100%, 61%
CMYK
0, 78, 3, 0

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Magenta / Fuchsia sits at 302° on the color wheel with 100% saturation and 61% 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(255, 56, 248), where the red channel dominates at 255, though the other channels keep the hue balanced. 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 0C 78M 3Y 0K. With almost no black ink (0%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 78% 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: #FF38F8;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 255, 56, 248;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#FF38F8',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 78%
Y: 3%
K: 0%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(255, 56, 248)
rgba(255, 56, 248, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

2 brand s with colors near 302° on the color wheel

Nubank logo
Nubank
Dunkin' logo
Dunkin'

Frequently asked questions

What color is #FF38F8?
#FF38F8 is Magenta / Fuchsia, a warm light color with RGB values of 255, 56, 248. It has a hue of 302°, 100% saturation, and 61% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #FF38F8?
The RGB color code for #FF38F8 is rgb(255, 56, 248). This means it contains 255 red, 56 green, and 248 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Magenta / Fuchsia a warm or cool color?
Magenta / Fuchsia (#FF38F8) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #FF38F8 in CSS?
You can use #FF38F8 in CSS with: background-color: #FF38F8; or color: #FF38F8; or as an RGB value: rgb(255, 56, 248). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 78%, 3%, 0%.

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