Dark Magenta Color – #8b008b: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Dark Magenta color hex code is #8b008b, and it is composed of 55% red, 0% green and 55% blue.
Dark Magenta is a dark, vibrant, saturated, and warm color at 100% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 8.5:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Dark Magenta color (#8b008b) against light backgrounds.

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Dark Magenta Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Dark Magenta, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #8b008b |
| RGB | rgb(139,0,139) |
| HSL | hsl(300,100%,27.3%) |
| CMYK | 0, 100, 0, 45 |
| HSV | 300, 100, 55 |
| RGB % | 55, 0, 55 |
| XYZ | 15.3, 7.4, 25 |
| LAB | 32.7, 62.1, -38.5 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Pink |
| Saturation | 100% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 8.5 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 2.47 (fails WCAG AA) |
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