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Deep Magenta

#8C00B3

Deep Magenta is a cool dark color with the hex code #8C00B3. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 140, 0, 179 in digital design or CMYK 22%, 100%, 0%, 30% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Deep Magenta Color Values

HEX
#8C00B3
RGB
140, 0, 179
HSL
287°, 100%, 35%
CMYK
22, 100, 0, 30

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Deep Magenta sits at 287° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 100% saturation and 35% lightness, this vibrant dark hue conveys richness and intensity.

In digital design, cool colors like Deep Magenta work well for backgrounds, navigation, and establishing trust. Dark colors provide excellent contrast for text overlays and premium brand aesthetics.

When using Deep Magenta in print, the CMYK breakdown of 22%, 100%, 0%, 30% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Deep Magenta

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #8C00B3;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 140, 0, 179;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#8C00B3',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 22%
M: 100%
Y: 0%
K: 30%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens 

rgb(140, 0, 179)
rgba(140, 0, 179, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands Using the Same Hue

4 brand s with colors near 287° on the color wheel

Nubank logo
Nubank
Deezer logo
Deezer
Figma logo
Figma
Twitch logo
Twitch

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8C00B3?
#8C00B3 is Deep Magenta, a cool dark color with RGB values of 140, 0, 179. It has a hue of 287°, 100% saturation, and 35% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #8C00B3?
The RGB color code for #8C00B3 is rgb(140, 0, 179). This means it contains 140 red, 0 green, and 179 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Deep Magenta a warm or cool color?
Deep Magenta (#8C00B3) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #8C00B3 in CSS?
You can use #8C00B3 in CSS with: background-color: #8C00B3; or color: #8C00B3; or as an RGB value: rgb(140, 0, 179). For print design, use CMYK: 22%, 100%, 0%, 30%.

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