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Magenta vs Pink
See magenta and pink side by side with their codes, and a clear explanation of how they differ.
Magenta
Hex#FF00FF
RGBrgb(255, 0, 255)
HSLhsl(300, 100%, 50%)
OKLCHoklch(0.70 0.32 328)
Pink
Hex#FFC0CB
RGBrgb(255, 192, 203)
HSLhsl(350, 100%, 88%)
OKLCHoklch(0.87 0.07 7)
The difference between magenta and pink
Magenta is a vivid, almost neon purple-red, while pink is a much lighter, softer tint of red. Magenta is a pure, saturated primary in print; pink is gentler and desaturated.
If you are choosing between them, view both against your background and check contrast, or fine-tune either in the picker.
Quick reference
Magenta: #FF00FF · rgb(255, 0, 255)
Pink: #FFC0CB · rgb(255, 192, 203)
What is the difference between magenta and pink?
Magenta is a vivid, almost neon purple-red, while pink is a much lighter, softer tint of red. Magenta is a pure, saturated primary in print; pink is gentler and desaturated.
What is the hex code for magenta?
Magenta is #FF00FF (rgb(255, 0, 255)).
What is the hex code for pink?
Pink is #FFC0CB (rgb(255, 192, 203)).
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