PURPLES

Dark Magenta

#8B008B

RGB 139, 0, 139 · HSL 300°, 100%, 27% · CMYK 0, 100, 0, 45

Dark Magenta is #8B008B in HEX — rgb(139, 0, 139), hsl(300°, 100%, 27%), cmyk(0%, 100%, 0%, 45%).

Dark Magenta pulls into the deep end of the purples spectrum — HSL 300°, 100%, 27%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on accent walls, dressing rooms, creative studios — for character without shouting. Reads best alongside warm whites, walnut, brass, deep velvet textiles.

Color Codes

HEX#8B008B

RGB139, 0, 139

HSL300°, 100%, 27%

HSV300°, 100%, 55%

CMYK0, 100, 0, 45

Decimal9109643

CSS RGBrgb(139, 0, 139)

CSS HSLhsl(300, 100%, 27%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Hot Pink 100B-7

ΔE 9.5 · #A623A6

RAL

Traffic Purple 4006

ΔE 30.5 · #A03472

Vista Paint

Grape Riot K-1237

ΔE 31.8 · #94437C

Dulux

Pink Mystery S49G8

ΔE 33.6 · #AE417B

Benjamin Moore

Twilight 2074-30

ΔE 34.2 · #9C4B81

Dunn-Edwards

Plum Passion DE5006

ΔE 34.7 · #9B4B80

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 36.9 · #AA3E71

PPG

Bermuda Onion 1252-7

ΔE 37.6 · #9D5A8F

Valspar

Cosmic Berry 4001-10C

ΔE 38 · #87558C

Sherwin-Williams

Exuberant Pink SW6840

ΔE 38.1 · #B54D7F

Hallman-Lindsay

Purple Hollyhock 1158

ΔE 38.5 · #D96CAD

Kilz

Satin Flower LA280-01

ΔE 41.3 · #812A51

Kobra

Violet 26

ΔE 41.9 · #7B598F

Dutch Boy

Blue Royale VS-9550

ΔE 43.9 · #243F90

IKEA

IKEA126 126

ΔE 44.6 · #C6628C

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 57.1 · #BF7A8F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

7/100

Very Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Absorbs almost all light — dramatic and cocooning. Needs strong artificial lighting and works best as an accent or in well-lit rooms.

Undertone

TemperatureNeutral MasstonePink UndertoneRed

Reads as a neutral pink with a red undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#8B008B

#008A00

Analogous

#45008A

#8B008B

#8A0045

Triadic

#8B008B

#8A8A00

#008A8A

Split-Complementary

#8B008B

#458A00

#008A45

Tetradic

#8B008B

#8A4500

#008A00

#00458A

Monochromatic

#1A0019

#3D003D

#8B008B

#D600D6

#FF24FF

Rectangle

#8B008B

#8A0000

#008A00

#008A8A

Compound

#8B008B

#8A0045

#008A00

#008A45

Variations

Lighter

#D400D4

#EE30EE

#EB90EB

Darker

#6E006E

#4C004C

#2C002C

Saturation

#5A305A

#8A008A

Interior Use

Best Rooms

dressing rooms, creative studios, accent walls

Best Uses

feature walls, cabinetry, textiles

Pairs With

warm whites, walnut, brass, deep velvet textiles

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

8.50:1

AAA

vs Black

2.47:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#8B008B

#4C5E8A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8B008B

#3B3B82

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8B008B

#843D31

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Dark Magenta carries history — long associated with luxury and contemplation. It works in low-light, intimate rooms (dressing rooms, dens, accent walls) where its complexity gets time to unfold. Pair with brass and walnut.

SymbolismLuxury, intuition, creativity

PersonalityRefined, mysterious, artistic

luxurycreativeintuitionintimateaccentrefined

How it looks under different light

#A82D83

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#8B008B

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#9532A8

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EEE7EE

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#0C690C

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Doors · Mouldings

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #8B008B;

CSS — background

background-color: #8B008B;

CSS Variable

--color-dark-magenta: #8B008B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dark-magenta': '#8B008B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8B008B] text-[#8B008B]

SCSS

$dark-magenta: #8B008B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8B008B?

#8B008B is Dark Magenta, a deep purple with a warm undertone.

Is #8B008B warm or cool?

Dark Magenta reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Dark Magenta?

Dark Magenta works well in dressing rooms, creative studios, accent walls. Designers typically use it for feature walls, cabinetry, textiles.

What colors pair well with Dark Magenta?

Dark Magenta pairs naturally with warm whites, walnut, brass, deep velvet textiles. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Dark Magenta?

You can download Dark Magenta on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Dark Magenta?

The hex code is #8B008B. In RGB it's 139, 0, 139, and in HSL it's 300°, 100%, 27%.

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