DarkMagenta — #8B008B HEX Color

#8B008Brgb(139, 0, 139)

About DarkMagenta

DarkMagenta (#8B008B) is a warm, dark, vivid pink tone with a hue of 300°, saturation of 100% and lightness of 27%. It works well for lifestyle and fashion design and conveys a playful feeling. On a white background it reaches a contrast ratio of 8.50:1, while on black it reaches 2.47:1 — so prefer white text when using #8B008B as a background.

Color Codes

HEX#8B008B

RGBrgb(139, 0, 139)

HSLhsl(300°, 100%, 27%)

CMYKcmyk(0%, 100%, 0%, 45%)

CIELABLab(32.6, 62.6, -38.7)

Accessibility & Contrast

On white

8.50:1

AA Normal

AA Large

AAA Normal

AAA Large

On black

2.47:1

AA Normal

AA Large

AAA Normal

AAA Large

Recommendation: when using #8B008B as a background, use white text for the highest contrast.

Color Schemes

Tints & Shades

Tints (mixed with white)

Shades (mixed with black)

CSS Code Snippets

background-color: #8B008B;

color: #8B008B;

border: 2px solid #8B008B;

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8B008B, #008b00);

Code Export

css

:root {
  --color-primary: #8b008b;
  --color-primary-rgb: 139, 0, 139;
  --color-primary-hsl: 300, 100%, 27%;
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the name of color #8B008B?

Color #8B008B is commonly known as DarkMagenta. It is a warm, dark, vivid pink tone.

Is #8B008B a warm or cool color?

DarkMagenta (#8B008B) is a warm color. With a hue of 300°, it falls in the pink family.

What colors go well with #8B008B?

Colors that pair well with DarkMagenta (#8B008B) include its complementary color (#008B00), neutral whites and warm creams, and analogous pink tones for harmonious palettes.