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Fuchsia#FF00FF

Fuchsia color code is #FF00FF. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with fuchsia.

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Fuchsia Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of Fuchsia is 0.2848. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 3.14:1 against white and 6.70:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
Fuchsia on white3.14:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Fuchsia on black6.70:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on Fuchsia3.14:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on Fuchsia6.70:1AA

Fuchsia — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for Fuchsia?+
The hex code for Fuchsia is #FF00FF. In RGB it's rgb(255, 0, 255), and in HSL it's hsl(300, 100%, 50%).
What is the RGB value of Fuchsia?+
Fuchsia in RGB is (255, 0, 255). Written in CSS: rgb(255, 0, 255).
What is the CMYK value of Fuchsia?+
Fuchsia converts to CMYK(0%, 100%, 0%, 0%) for print. Hex equivalent is #FF00FF.
Is fuchsia a warm or cool color?+
Fuchsia (#FF00FF) is a transitional magenta — its hue sits at 300° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does fuchsia belong to?+
Fuchsia belongs to the magenta family. Its HSL is 300°, 100%, 50% — a transitional tone within the broader magenta group.
Is fuchsia accessible for body text on a white background?+
Fuchsia on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 3.14:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for fuchsia?+
The nearest Pantone match for Fuchsia (#FF00FF) is Process Magenta Magenta, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use Fuchsia in design

Practical guidance for using fuchsia (#FF00FF) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Fuchsia (#FF00FF) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 6.7:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 3.1:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, Fuchsia (#FF00FF) reads as high-energy and confident and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into fashion, beauty, music, youthful events. Use it as the primary identity color and pair with one neutral (white, off-white, or near-black). Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

Fuchsia flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

Fuchsia works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.