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Color: Dark Magenta

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Category: purple
Color Source: web
Luminance: 7.4%
Color Formats

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HEX
#8B008B
RGB
139, 0, 139
HSL
300, 100, 27
HSV
300, 100, 55
CMYK
0, 100, 0, 45
LAB
33, 63, -39
Accessibility & Contrast

Test Dark Magenta for accessibility compliance and color contrast ratios.

Basic Contrast Ratios

Dark Magenta on White
8.50:1
Dark Magenta on Black
2.47:1

WCAG 2.1 Compliance

AA Standard (Normal Text)

Required ratio: 4.5:1

PASS
AA Standard (Large Text)

Required ratio: 3:1

PASS
AAA Standard (Normal Text)

Required ratio: 7:1

PASS
AAA Standard (Large Text)

Required ratio: 4.5:1

PASS

Usage Recommendations

✓ Excellent for accessibility

This color meets AAA standards and is suitable for all text sizes and UI elements.

Recommended text color: Use #FFFFFF text for optimal readability on Dark Magenta backgrounds.

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Color Tools

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About Dark Magenta Color

The Dark Magenta color (#8B008B) is a purple color that belongs to the web-safe color palette. This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about Dark Magenta, including its technical specifications, psychological impact, design applications, and practical usage examples.

Dark Magenta has the hexadecimal code #8B008B and RGB values of 139, 0, 139. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 300°, saturation of 100%, and lightness of 27%. This color is widely supported across all browsers and design applications.

Color Psychology & Meaning

Discover the psychological impact and cultural significance of Dark Magenta.

Associated Emotions

Luxury, creativity, mystery, spirituality, wisdom

Symbolism & Meaning

Royalty, nobility, elegance, magic, imagination

Marketing & Branding

Premium products, beauty, anti-aging, creative services

Design Applications

Learn how to effectively use Dark Magenta in various design contexts.

Web Design

  • Headers
  • Links
  • Corporate themes
  • Trust indicators
  • Professional layouts

Interior Design

  • Bedrooms
  • Bathrooms
  • Office spaces
  • Coastal themes

Graphic Design

  • Corporate branding
  • Healthcare materials
  • Technology themes
  • Professional presentations

Fashion & Clothing

  • Business attire
  • Denim
  • Formal wear
  • Casual shirts
Technical Specifications

Complete technical details and color space information for Dark Magenta.

Color Temperature

Neutral

Dominant Wavelength

380-450nm

Color Purity

100%

Brightness Index

69/255
Usage Examples

Real-world examples and code snippets showing how to use Dark Magenta.

CSS Examples

background-color: #8B008B;
color: #8B008B;
border: 2px solid #8B008B;
box-shadow: 0 4px 8px #8B008B33;
background: linear-gradient(45deg, #8B008B, #be33be);

Design Tips & Best Practices

When using Dark Magenta in your designs, consider its psychological impact and cultural associations. This color works well in web design, branding, and marketing materials and can be effectively paired with complementary colors to create striking visual compositions.

Accessibility Considerations

When using Dark Magenta as a text or background color, ensure sufficient contrast ratios for accessibility compliance. Test your color combinations against WCAG guidelines to ensure readability for all users.

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