CSS named color
DarkMagenta Color Code
DarkMagenta is a dark, vivid magenta with the hex code #8B008B. In RGB it is rgb(139, 0, 139), in HSL hsl(300, 100%, 27%) and in CMYK cmyk(0%, 100%, 0%, 45%).
Color values
In CSS you can write it as the keyword darkmagenta.
White text on DarkMagenta has a contrast ratio of 8.50:1 and black text 2.47:1, so white text is the more readable choice.
The closest Tailwind CSS color is Fuchsia 800 (#86198F).
Use DarkMagenta in CSS
.element {
color: darkmagenta;
background-color: #8b008b;
border-color: rgb(139, 0, 139);
}Tints and shades of DarkMagenta
Ten steps from light to dark at the same hue. Click any swatch to copy it.
Colors that go with DarkMagenta
Color-wheel harmonies built from #8B008B. Click a swatch to copy it or open the set in the color wheel.
Split complementary
Open in color wheelA base plus the two neighbors of its complement — contrast with less tension.
Text contrast on DarkMagenta
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Questions about DarkMagenta
What is the hex code for DarkMagenta?
The hex code for DarkMagenta is #8B008B. Its RGB value is rgb(139, 0, 139) and its HSL value is hsl(300, 100%, 27%).
What colors go with DarkMagenta?
The complementary color of DarkMagenta is #008A00. For a softer scheme try the analogous colors #45008A and #8A0045; for a balanced three-color scheme use the triadic colors #8A8A00 and #008A8A.
Is DarkMagenta readable as a text color?
On a white background DarkMagenta has a contrast ratio of 8.50:1, which passes WCAG AA for normal text (4.5:1). On black it reaches 2.47:1.