What is the HSL code for magenta?
The CSS color magenta in HSL format is hsl(300, 100%, 50%). Use this value directly in CSS, SVG, and most design tools.
How do I use magenta in CSS?
To apply magenta in CSS:
- Text color: color: hsl(300, 100%, 50%);
- Background: background-color: hsl(300, 100%, 50%);
- Border: border-color: hsl(300, 100%, 50%);
What are all the color format values for magenta?
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #ff00ff |
| RGB | rgb(255, 0, 255) |
| HSL | hsl(300, 100%, 50%) |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 100%, 0%, 0%) |
How do I convert magenta to HSL?
Select magenta from the color name list in our color converter. The HSL value — hsl(300, 100%, 50%) — appears instantly alongside HEX, RGB, HSL and CMYK.
What color family does magenta belong to?
magenta belongs to the pink color family. It is a medium, vivid color with HSL values: hue 300°, saturation 100%, lightness 50%.
How do I create lighter and darker shades of magenta?
Lighter variant (lightness 65%): #ff4dff. Darker variant (lightness 35%): #b300b3. These values are computed by adjusting HSL lightness ±15% while keeping the same hue and saturation.
What is HSL used for?
HSL describes colors by hue (0–360°), saturation (0–100%) and lightness (0–100%). It is more intuitive for designers — easy to create lighter, darker or less saturated variants of any color.