Dark Magenta is a dark, vivid shade in the pink color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #8B008B, which equals rgb(139, 0, 139) in RGB and hsl(300, 100%, 27%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M100 Y0 K45, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#8B008B - RGB
139, 0, 139 - HSL
300°, 100%, 27% - CMYK
0, 100, 0, 45 - Family
Pink - Tone
Dark, vivid
About Dark Magenta
Pink shades range from soft pastels to vivid magentas. They can feel gentle and romantic or loud and modern, depending on saturation and lightness. Designers often reach for it as an accent, a button color or a background tint. Text in white is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 8.50:1. Its complementary color is #008A00.
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Dark Magenta color codes
| HEX | #8B008B |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(139, 0, 139) |
| HSL | hsl(300, 100%, 27%) |
| HSV | 300°, 100%, 55% |
| CMYK | 0%, 100%, 0%, 45% |
| Decimal | 9109643 |
Shades and tints of Dark Magenta
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#ECD5EC - 100
#D8AAD8 - 200
#C580C5 - 300
#B255B2 - 400
#9E2B9E - 500
#8B008B - 600
#740074 - 700
#5D005D - 800
#460046 - 900
#2E002E - 950
#170017
Color harmonies for Dark Magenta
- Complementary
#008A00≈ Dark Green Tone - Analogous −30°
#45008A≈ Dark Violet Tone - Analogous +30°
#8A0045≈ Dark Blush - Triadic +120°
#8A8A00≈ Dark Yellow - Triadic +240°
#008A8A≈ Dark Cyan - Split 150°
#458A00≈ Dark Apple - Split 210°
#008A45≈ Dark Mint
Contrast and accessibility of Dark Magenta
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Dark Magenta | Aa | 8.50:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Dark Magenta | Aa | 2.47:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Dark Magenta
background-color: #8B008B;color: #8B008B;background-color: rgb(139, 0, 139);background-color: hsl(300, 100%, 27%);:root { --color-dark-magenta: #8B008B; }class="bg-[#8B008B]"Colors similar to Dark Magenta
- Dark Magenta Tone
#850085 - Purple
#800080 - Dark Fuchsia
#850077 - Dark Orchid Tone
#770085 - Deep Bright Orchid
#8E119C - Deep Bright Fuchsia
#9C118E - Deep Bright Purple
#80119C - Deep Bright Cerise
#9C1180 - Deep Bright Magenta
#9C119C - Dark Bright Magenta
#770D77 - Dark Cerise
#85006A - Dark Purple
#6A0085
More pink shades
- Pink
#FFC0CB - Light Pink
#FFB6C1 - Hot Pink
#FF69B4 - Deep Pink
#FF1493 - Pale Violet Red
#DB7093 - Fuchsia
#FF00FF - Medium Violet Red
#C71585 - Misty Rose
#FFE4E1 - Plum
#DDA0DD - Purple
#800080 - Ruby
#E0115F
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Dark Magenta?
The HEX code for Dark Magenta is #8B008B.
What is the RGB value of Dark Magenta?
Dark Magenta has an RGB value of 139, 0, 139 (rgb(139, 0, 139)). In HSL it is 300°, 100%, 27%.
What text color should I use on Dark Magenta?
Use white text on Dark Magenta. White text has a contrast ratio of 8.50:1 and black text has 2.47:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Dark Magenta?
The complementary color of Dark Magenta is #008A00. Analogous colors #45008A and #8A0045 also pair well.