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Dark Magenta Color Code: #8B008B
Dark Magenta (#8B008B) is a dark, vivid magenta shade: RGB 139, 0, 139, HSL 300°, 100%, 27%. White text reads comfortably on it (8.49:1 contrast).
Dark Magenta color values
#8B008B
rgb(139, 0, 139)
hsl(300, 100%, 27%)
300, 100%, 55%
hwb(300 0% 45%)
0%, 100%, 0%, 45%
9109643
darkmagenta
CMYK is a standard screen-to-print conversion. Printed results depend on inks, paper and color profiles.
What is Dark Magenta?
Dark Magenta is one of the named colors defined by the CSS Color specifications (keyword “darkmagenta”), so every modern browser understands it without a hex code.
Its hue angle of 300° places it in the magenta part of the color wheel, with 100% saturation (vivid) and 27% lightness (dark). It sits between warm and cool.
Compared with the other purple colors in the Aqeeb Studio library, it is lighter than 21% of them and more saturated than 82% of them.
Its relative luminance is 0.073, which makes it a dark color. That is below the 0.179 crossover point at which black and white text have equal contrast, so white text has the advantage.
Dark Magenta counts as a dark color: its HSL lightness is 27% and its relative luminance is 0.073. White text reads comfortably on it (8.49:1 contrast).
Text contrast on Dark Magenta
| Text | Preview | Ratio | AA normal | AA large | AAA normal | AAA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White text | Sample text | 8.49:1 Excellent | Pass | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Black text | Sample text | 2.47:1 Poor | Fail | Fail | Fail | Fail |
Ratios use the WCAG 2 formula and are truncated, never rounded up. Test any pair with the contrast checker.
Colors that go with Dark Magenta
Complementary color
Complementary colors sit directly opposite each other on the color wheel (180° apart). They give the strongest hue contrast, which suits calls to action and accents.
Analogous colors
Analogous colors are neighbors on the wheel, 30° either side of the base hue. They blend smoothly and are easy to combine in backgrounds, gradients and illustrations.
Triadic colors
A triadic scheme uses three hues spaced 120° apart. It is lively yet balanced, and works best when one color leads and the other two act as accents.
Split-complementary colors
Split-complementary keeps the base color and uses the two colors on either side of its complement (150° and 210°). The contrast is strong but gentler than a direct complement.
Tetradic colors
A tetradic (rectangle) scheme combines two complementary pairs at 0°, 60°, 180° and 240°. It offers variety but needs one dominant color to stay balanced.
Monochromatic variants
Monochromatic variants keep the same hue and saturation and only change lightness, which makes them dependable for UI scales and subtle layered designs.
A “≈” before a name means the exact harmony color has no named match, so the link goes to the closest named color.
Tints and shades of Dark Magenta
Lighter tints (mixed with white)
Darker shades (mixed with black)
Select any swatch to copy its HEX code. Build longer scales with the tints and shades tool.
Similar colors
Where to use Dark Magenta
- Button, banner and badge backgrounds with white text (8.49:1 contrast)
- Accents that need to stand out: call-to-action buttons, charts and illustrations
- Tags, badges and highlights
- Creative and entertainment branding
- Premium-feeling accents and gradients
- Illustrations and hero sections
Use Dark Magenta in CSS
:root {
--color-dark-magenta: #8B008B;
}
.element {
color: var(--color-dark-magenta);
background-color: #8B008B;
border: 2px solid #8B008B;
}Questions about Dark Magenta
What is the HEX code for Dark Magenta?
Dark Magenta is #8B008B.
What is the RGB value of Dark Magenta?
The RGB value of Dark Magenta is 139, 0, 139: 139 red, 0 green and 139 blue on a 0–255 scale, written rgb(139, 0, 139) in CSS.
What is the HSL value of Dark Magenta?
The HSL value of Dark Magenta is 300°, 100%, 27% (hue, saturation, lightness), written hsl(300, 100%, 27%) in CSS.
What is the CMYK value of Dark Magenta?
A standard conversion gives about C 0%, M 100%, Y 0%, K 45%. Real print results depend on the inks, paper and color profile, so treat CMYK here as a reference value.
Is Dark Magenta a light or dark color?
Dark Magenta counts as a dark color: its HSL lightness is 27% and its relative luminance is 0.073. White text reads comfortably on it (8.49:1 contrast).
How does Dark Magenta look with white text?
White text on Dark Magenta has a contrast ratio of 8.49:1, rated Excellent. It meets WCAG AA for normal text.
How does Dark Magenta look with black text?
Black text on Dark Magenta has a contrast ratio of 2.47:1, rated Poor. It falls below the WCAG minimum for text.
What colors go well with Dark Magenta?
True Green is its complementary color, and Indigo sits beside it as an analogous color. Lighter and darker variants of the same hue also work well for monochromatic palettes.
Where can Dark Magenta be used?
It suits button, banner and badge backgrounds with white text (8.49:1 contrast); accents that need to stand out: call-to-action buttons, charts and illustrations; tags, badges and highlights.
How do I use Dark Magenta in CSS?
Use color: #8B008B; for text, background-color: #8B008B; for fills, or define a custom property such as --color-dark-magenta: #8B008B; and reuse it with var(--color-dark-magenta).
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