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#8B008B

Darkmagenta Color — #8B008B

Complete color reference for #8B008B: conversions to RGB, HSL, HSV, CMYK, color harmonies, shades & tints scale, and WCAG accessibility contrast ratios.

Color Format Conversions

HEX#8B008B
RGBrgb(139, 0, 139)
HSLhsl(300, 100%, 27%)
HSVhsv(300, 100%, 55%)
CMYKC:0% M:100% Y:0% K:45%
CSS Colordarkmagenta
Decimal9109643
Luminance0.0735

WCAG Accessibility Contrast

#8B008B on White
Ratio: 8.5:1 — AAA
#8B008B on Black
Ratio: 2.47:1 — Fail
White on #8B008B
Ratio: 8.5:1 — AAA
Black on #8B008B
Ratio: 2.47:1 — Fail

WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 (normal text) or ≥3:1 (large text). WCAG AAA requires ≥7:1.

Shades & Tints Scale

50#F9F2F9
100#EED9EE
200#DCB3DC
300#CB8CCB
400#B459B4
500#8B008B
600#6F006F
700#530053
800#380038
900#230023

Steps 50–400 are tints (mixed with white); 500 is the base color; 600–900 are shades (mixed with black).

Color Harmonies

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the RGB equivalent of #8B008B?

The RGB equivalent is rgb(139, 0, 139). The red channel is 139, green is 0, and blue is 139 (scale 0–255).

What is the HSL value of #8B008B?

The HSL value is hsl(300, 100%, 27%). Hue is 300°, saturation is 100%, and lightness is 27%.

Does #8B008B meet WCAG accessibility standards?

On a white background, #8B008B achieves a 8.5:1 contrast ratio (AAA). On a black background it achieves 2.47:1 (Fail). WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 for normal text.

What is the complementary color of #8B008B?

The complementary color (180° opposite on the hue wheel) of #8B008B is #008A00.