A study in purple
Dark Magenta
#8B008B
- Family
- Purple
- L
- 0.447
- C
- 0.205
- H
- 328°
Notes
Dark Magenta is a deep, slightly red-leaning purple, sitting between true purple and magenta. The CSS hex is rich enough for legible button states and small text against white. Cultural associations are mixed: religious, theatrical, and luxurious depending on context. Cosmetics, premium services, and arts organizations use it as a brand accent. Chartreuse alongside gives complementary tension; deep cream makes an editorial palette. Hero sections suit full-area use; over large UI surfaces it feels heavy and can compete with the type for foreground attention. Body text against white passes AAA at standard sizes.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Dark Magenta?
Dark Magenta is a deep, slightly red-leaning purple, sitting between true purple and magenta. The CSS hex is rich enough for legible button states and small text against white. Its hex code is #8B008B.
What are the tints and shades of Dark Magenta?
uishades builds an 11-step OKLCH ramp for Dark Magenta (#8B008B) - its lightest tints through its darkest shades - plus an 11-stop Tailwind scale (50–950), both keyed to the same 50–950 stops. Lightness steps stay evenly spaced and the hue stays stable, so the mid-tones don't go muddy.
What colors pair well with Dark Magenta?
Its complementary color is #006A13. Triadic partners are #6D4F00 and #006270; analogous neighbours are #A10053 and #6725B3.
What are the OKLCH and RGB values of Dark Magenta?
Dark Magenta is #8B008B - OKLCH 0.447 0.205 328°, rgb(139 0 139), in the purple family.