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Dark magenta
What color is Dark magenta?
Dark magenta is a color name that refers to a medium dark shade of magenta, which is a blend of red and blue.
The HEX code for dark magenta is #8B008B, which means it has 139 units of red, 0 units of green, and 139 units of blue in the RGB color model.
In the CMYK color model, used for printing, dark magenta has 0% cyan, 100% magenta, 0% yellow, and 45% black.
Dark magenta has a hue angle of 300 degrees, a saturation of 100%, and a lightness of 27.3% in the HSL color space.
It is a warm color, as it has more red than blue in its composition.
And it is also a bright color, as it has a high saturation and a medium lightness.
Dark magenta can create different color schemes depending on the colors it is combined with.
In general, dark magenta can represent creativity, passion, mystery, spirituality, and elegance.
This color can also evoke emotions such as excitement, romance, confidence, and ambition.
However, dark magenta can also have some negative connotations, such as arrogance, extravagance, immaturity, and artificiality.
Dark magenta can also be influenced by its historical and artistic origins.
For instance, dark magenta was first named after a dye called fuchsine, which was later renamed after the Battle of Magenta in 1859.
Dark magenta was also used extensively in painting, especially by the Impressionists and the Fauvists, who experimented with bold and expressive colors.
This color can also be seen in nature, such as in flowers, minerals, and sunsets.
It can also be used in fashion, design, and art to create various effects and moods.
Example of the palette with the Dark magenta color
![Palette with colors: Onyx, Sinopia and Opera mauve Picture with primary colors of Onyx, Sinopia, Opera mauve, Dark magenta and Antique White](/images/dark-magenta/woman-with-a-purple-jacket-i0f646f32f0.webp)
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Example of the palette with the Dark magenta color
![Palette with colors: Dark green, Dark magenta and Azure mist/web Picture with primary colors of Dark green, Dark magenta, Azure mist/web, Pale mauve and Deep chestnut](/images/dark-magenta/woman-with-a-purple-jacket.webp)
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