Dark Magenta color values
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| Hex | #8B008B |
| RGB | rgb(139, 0, 139) |
| HSL | hsl(300, 100%, 27%) |
| HSV | 300, 100%, 55% |
| CMYK (simple conversion) | 0%, 100%, 0%, 45% |
| Decimal | 9109643 |
CMYK is calculated with the standard formula from the RGB values. Printed colors depend on the ink and paper, so treat it as a starting point.
About Dark Magenta
Dark magenta is a deep, purplish red that feels richer and heavier than standard magenta. It appears occasionally in creative portfolios and luxury branding to convey mystery. The color maintains high saturation despite its lowered brightness. It is one of the 148 CSS named colors.
Shades and tints of Dark Magenta
Tints mix Dark Magenta with white and shades mix it with black. Each step changes the color by 10 percentage points.
| Step | Tint (towards white) | Shade (towards black) |
|---|---|---|
| 10% | #971A97 | #7D007D |
| 20% | #A233A2 | #6F006F |
| 30% | #AE4DAE | #610061 |
| 40% | #B966B9 | #530053 |
| 50% | #C580C5 | #460046 |
Color harmony for Dark Magenta
These colors keep the same saturation and lightness as Dark Magenta and rotate the hue around the color wheel.
| Scheme | Colors |
|---|---|
| Complementary | #008B00 |
| Analogous | #46008B #8B0046 |
| Triadic | #8B8B00 #008B8B |
| Split complementary | #468B00 #008B46 |
Contrast and accessibility
Contrast between #8B008B and white is 8.50:1 (passes AAA). Against black it is 2.47:1 (fails). For text on a Dark Magenta background, white text is the more readable choice.
Use Dark Magenta in CSS
.element {
color: darkmagenta;
background-color: #8B008B;
border-color: rgb(139 0 139);
outline-color: hsl(300 100% 27%);
}All four lines produce exactly the same color. The keyword darkmagenta is one of the CSS named colors, so it works in every browser without a color function.
Similar named colors
FAQ
What is the hex code for Dark Magenta?
The hex code for Dark Magenta is #8B008B. As a CSS color keyword you can also write darkmagenta.
What is Dark Magenta in RGB?
Dark Magenta is rgb(139, 0, 139): red 139, green 0, blue 139 on the 0 to 255 scale.
What color is closest to Dark Magenta?
Of the CSS named colors, purple (#800080) is the closest match to Dark Magenta, followed by mediumvioletred and rebeccapurple.
More colors
- Dark Khaki: previous page
- Dark Orange: next page
- CSS named colors: the full list