Dark Magenta #8B008B

Dark Magenta#8B008B · rgb(139, 0, 139)

Dark Magenta color codes

CSS namedarkmagenta
HEX#8B008B
RGBrgb(139, 0, 139)
HSLhsl(300, 100%, 27%)
CMYKcmyk(0%, 100%, 0%, 45%)
Decimal9109643

Shades of Dark Magenta (darker)

#7D007D · #6F006F · #610061 · #530053 · #460046 · #380038 · #2A002A · #1C001C · #0E000E

Tints of Dark Magenta (lighter)

#971A97 · #A233A2 · #AE4DAE · #B966B9 · #C580C5 · #D199D1 · #DCB3DC · #E8CCE8 · #F3E6F3

Color harmonies

Complementary
#008A00
Triadic
#8A8A00, #008A8A
Analogous
#45008A, #8A0045

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

White text on Dark Magenta8.50:1 · AAA
Black text on Dark Magenta2.47:1 · Fail

Use Dark Magenta in code

.element {
  color: darkmagenta;          /* or #8b008b */
  background-color: rgb(139 0 139 / 0.5);
}

Frequently asked questions

What is the hex code for Dark Magenta?

Dark Magenta is #8B008B in HEX, rgb(139, 0, 139) in RGB and hsl(300, 100%, 27%) in HSL.

Can I use "darkmagenta" directly in CSS?

Yes. "darkmagenta" is one of the 148 standard CSS named colors, so color: darkmagenta; works in every browser.

Is Dark Magenta readable on white?

The contrast ratio of Dark Magenta on white is 8.50:1 (WCAG AAA). On black it is 2.47:1 (Fail).

What is the complementary color of Dark Magenta?

The complementary color (opposite on the color wheel) is #008A00.

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