Purple
Dark Magenta
Dark Magenta
#8B008BClick to copy
Dark Magenta Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(139, 0, 139)Copy
HSLhsl(300, 100%, 27%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(300, 100%, 55%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 100%, 0%, 45%)Copy
Dark Magenta Color Schemes
Complementary
#8B008B
Click to copy#008B00
Click to copyAnalogous
#46008B
Click to copy#8B0046
Click to copySplit Complementary
#468B00
Click to copy#008B46
Click to copyMonochromatic
#8B008B
Click to copy#DF12DF
Click to copy#F265F2
Click to copy#250025
Click to copy#000000
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyDark Magenta WCAG Accessibility Contrast
WCAG Calculator →The contrast ratio of this color against common foreground/background colors (based on the WCAG 2.1 standard)
Sample text Aa
White background #FFFFFF
8.50 : 1
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Black background #000000
2.47 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
7.80 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
1.49 : 1
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Dark Magenta Shade Variants
Gradient Generator →Lighten with White Mixed with white for a lighter, softer color
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Muted / Morandi Mixed with gray and desaturated for a sophisticated muted tone
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Dark Magenta Color Introduction
Definition
Dark Magenta (HEX #8B008B) has the RGB value rgb(139, 0, 139), the HSL value hsl(300°, 100%, 27%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 100%, 0%, 45%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Dark Magenta is #008B00, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #45008B and #8B0046 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#468B00, #008B46) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Dark Magenta uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Dark Magenta has a contrast ratio of 8.50:1 against white and 2.47:1 against black; paired with a white background it reaches AAA, making body text highly readable.
Color Characteristics
Purple sits between warm and cool, evoking lavender, amethyst and twilight. Mysterious and luxurious, it has long been associated with royalty and artistic creation. Specifically, Dark Magenta has a lightness of 27% and a saturation of 100%, steady and powerful as a background or primary color, pairing well with light text for good readability; moreover, its saturation is extremely high and its visual tension is strong, so it works best used sparingly as a focal accent. In a word: A deep purple-red.
Color Psychology
Purple can evoke romance, imagination and nobility, with a marked air of mystery; psychologically it symbolizes elegance, spirituality and creativity. For this reason Dark Magenta tends to leave a first impression of being mysterious and elegant in the viewer’s mind, and this emotional tone also defines the role it plays in design.
Best Uses
Purple suits beauty and skincare, art exhibitions, mysterious themes and any scene that needs a sophisticated, romantic feel. In real projects, Dark Magenta is also often used as a dark background or heading text color; in “Purple”-themed designs, the adjacent colors or lightness gradients built around it quickly establish a cohesive, clearly layered color scheme.
Dark Magenta Featured In
This color is included in the following color cards and color families. Click a card to browse more colors in the corresponding collection.
