Telemagenta

HEX: #CF3476 | Modern Palette

On White
4.77:1
PASS
On Black
4.41:1
FAIL

Color Specifications

HEX
#CF3476
RGB
207, 52, 118
HSL
334°, 74% ,81%
CMYK
0, 74.88, 43, 18.82

About Telemagenta

Telemagenta (#CF3476) is a color with RGB(207, 52, 118) and HSL(334.45°, 74.88%, 81.18%). It is commonly associated with Playful moods. In design, it fits Warm styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Background. Its complementary color is #34CF8D, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #76CF34 and #3476CF. The name comes from Telemagenta (English (compound)).

  • HEX: #CF3476
  • RGB: 207, 52, 118
  • HSL: 334.45°, 74.88%, 81.18%
  • Mood: Playful
  • Style: Warm
  • Use case: Text, Button, Background
  • Complementary color: #34CF8D
  • Triadic colors: #76CF34, #3476CF
  • The name comes from Telemagenta (English (compound)).

Live Components

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Color Palettes

Telemagenta #CF3476 is used in Monochromatic, Neutral + Accent, Analogous, 3 + 1 + 1 palettes, giving designers ready-made combinations for backgrounds, surfaces, accents, and interface elements.

Monochromatic Five tones of the same hue — a reliable scale for backgrounds, surfaces, and text.
 
 
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Neutral + Accent Four near-neutral tones grounded by a saturated accent — clean and versatile for UI.
 
 
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Analogous Five hues drifting across a 60° arc — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
 
 
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3 + 1 + 1 Three analogous base colors, one complementary accent, one dark anchor — bold yet balanced.
 
 
 
 
 

Color Harmonies

Telemagenta #CF3476 pairs with #34CF8D as its complementary color, and #76CF34 and #3476CF in triadic combinations. These harmony relationships help create balanced color combinations for UI, branding, and design work.

Complementary

The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.

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Analogous

Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.

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Triadic

Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.

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Split-Complementary

Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.

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Tetradic (Square)

Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.

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Monochromatic

Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.

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Shades & Tints

The shade and tint range for Telemagenta #CF3476 moves from dark #15050C tones through the base color to lighter #FAEAF1 tones, making it useful for depth, hierarchy, and background variation.

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Color Characteristics

Mood
Playful
Style
Warm
Use case
Text Button Background

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #7D7D72
Protanopia #585877
Tritanopia #CC4141
Achromatopsia #737373

Frequently Asked Questions

Telemagenta (#CF3476) is a color with RGB(207, 52, 118) and HSL(334.45°, 74.88%, 81.18%).

#CF3476 pairs strongly with #34CF8D as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#CF3476 is suitable for Text, Button, Background and works well with Warm styles.

#CF3476 is commonly associated with Playful.

The name Telemagenta is linked to Telemagenta from English (compound), meaning A specific shade of magenta, often associated with telecommunications or digital displays..

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word Telemagenta
Meaning A specific shade of magenta, often associated with telecommunications or digital displays.
Language English (compound)
First Recorded Use Late 20th Century

History

The term 'Telemagenta' is a compound word, combining 'tele-' (from Greek 'tēle' meaning 'far off, at a distance', often associated with telecommunications) and 'magenta' (a purplish-red color). It is not a naturally occurring color name but rather a specific designation, likely originating in technical standards for color reproduction, such as RAL (Reichsausschuss für Lieferbedingungen - German Commission for Delivery Terms and Quality Assurance) color system. RAL 4010 'Telemagenta' is a well-known standard. The 'tele-' prefix might have been added to distinguish it from other magenta shades, possibly for use in telecommunication equipment, cabling, or digital display standards where precise color identification is crucial.

First Recorded Use

1980s-1990s (likely in technical or design contexts)

Cultural Associations

While not a widely recognized color name in everyday language, 'Telemagenta' holds significance in industrial design, engineering, and graphic arts, particularly in Europe due to the prevalence of the RAL system. It represents a specific, standardized hue rather than a general descriptive term. Its association with 'tele-' might subtly evoke a sense of modernity, technology, or digital communication.

Similar Named Colors
Fuchsia Purple #CC397B ΔE 1.37
Fuchsia Rose #C74375 ΔE 2.23
Magenta (Pantone) #D0417E ΔE 2.38
Ruber #CE4676 ΔE 3.18

Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #CF3476;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #CF3476;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #CF3476;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #CF3476,
        #ABF3D4
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #CF3476,
        #ABF3D4
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$telemagenta: #CF3476;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$telemagenta-r: 207;
$telemagenta-g: 52;
$telemagenta-b: 118;

// Usage
.element {
    background-color: $telemagenta;
    color: rgba($telemagenta-r, $telemagenta-g, $telemagenta-b, 0.8);
}