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Dark Magenta#8B008B

Dark Magenta color code is #8B008B. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with dark magenta.

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Dark Magenta Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of Dark Magenta is 0.0735. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 8.50:1 against white and 2.47:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
Dark Magenta on white8.50:1AAA
The quick brown fox
Dark Magenta on black2.47:1Fail
The quick brown fox
White on Dark Magenta8.50:1AAA
The quick brown fox
Black on Dark Magenta2.47:1Fail

Dark Magenta — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for Dark Magenta?+
The hex code for Dark Magenta is #8B008B. In RGB it's rgb(139, 0, 139), and in HSL it's hsl(300, 100%, 27%).
What is the RGB value of Dark Magenta?+
Dark Magenta in RGB is (139, 0, 139). Written in CSS: rgb(139, 0, 139).
What is the CMYK value of Dark Magenta?+
Dark Magenta converts to CMYK(0%, 100%, 0%, 45%) for print. Hex equivalent is #8B008B.
Is dark magenta a warm or cool color?+
Dark Magenta (#8B008B) is a transitional magenta — its hue sits at 300° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does dark magenta belong to?+
Dark Magenta belongs to the magenta family. Its HSL is 300°, 100%, 27% — a transitional tone within the broader magenta group.
Is dark magenta accessible for body text on a white background?+
Dark Magenta on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 8.5:1 — passes WCAG AAA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for dark magenta?+
The nearest Pantone match for Dark Magenta (#8B008B) is 241 C Pantone 241 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use Dark Magenta in design

Practical guidance for using dark magenta (#8B008B) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use Dark Magenta (#8B008B) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 8.5:1 contrast it passes WCAG AAA for body copy. Avoid placing dark magenta text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, Dark Magenta (#8B008B) reads as high-energy and confident and premium and serious. It fits naturally into fashion, beauty, music, youthful events. Use it as the primary identity color and pair with one neutral (white, off-white, or near-black). Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

Dark Magenta flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

Dark Magenta is a moody, atmospheric room color — perfect for libraries, dining rooms, bedrooms, and bars where you want the space to feel enclosed and cinematic. Pair with brass or unlacquered fixtures, warm overhead lighting (2700K bulbs), and natural-fiber rugs. Avoid using it in spaces with limited natural light unless that intimacy is the point.