What is the hex code for Dark Magenta?

The hex code for Dark Magenta is #8B008B. In RGB that is rgb(139, 0, 139), and in HSL it is hsl(300, 100%, 27%).

What RGB values make Dark Magenta?

Dark Magenta is 139 red, 0 green, and 139 blue, written as rgb(139, 0, 139).

Dark Magenta scores 8.5:1 against white. WCAG AA needs 4.5:1 for body text, so it passes.

Yes. You can write color: darkmagenta directly in CSS, which every browser resolves to #8B008B.

#8B008B

Dark Magenta is a pink tone at #8B008B. It sits at 300 degrees on the color wheel with 100% saturation and 27% lightness.

Color values

Tints mix Dark Magenta with white, shades mix it with black. Use the light end for backgrounds and the dark end for text that has to stay readable.

Tint 80%

#E8CCE8

Tint 60%

#D199D1

Tint 40%

#B966B9

Tint 20%

#A233A2

Base

#8B008B

Shade 20%

#6F006F

Shade 40%

#530053

Shade 60%

#380038

Shade 80%

#1C001C

On white

Sample text

8.5:1

Passes AAA for body text

On black

Sample text

2.47:1

Fails WCAG for text

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Frequently asked

What is the hex code for Dark Magenta?: The hex code for Dark Magenta is #8B008B. In RGB that is rgb(139, 0, 139), and in HSL it is hsl(300, 100%, 27%).
What RGB values make Dark Magenta?: Dark Magenta is 139 red, 0 green, and 139 blue, written as rgb(139, 0, 139).
Is Dark Magenta readable as text on a white background?: Dark Magenta scores 8.5:1 against white. WCAG AA needs 4.5:1 for body text, so it passes.
Is Dark Magenta a valid CSS color name?: Yes. You can write color: darkmagenta directly in CSS, which every browser resolves to #8B008B.