Purple Heart

Q: How do I use #0C27C0 in CSS?

You can use #0C27C0 in CSS with: background-color: #0C27C0; or color: #0C27C0; or as an RGB value: rgb(12, 39, 192). For print design, use CMYK: 94%, 80%, 0%, 25%.

#0C27C0

Purple Heart is a cool medium color with the hex code #0C27C0. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 12, 39, 192 in digital design or CMYK 94%, 80%, 0%, 25% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Purple Heart color values

HEX: #0C27C0
RGB: 12, 39, 192
HSL: 231°, 88%, 40%
CMYK: 94, 80, 0, 25

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Purple Heart sits at 231° on the color wheel with 88% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 88%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. Its mid-range lightness positions it as a mid-tone: neither a background color nor a deep accent, but something in between.

In digital environments, Purple Heart is rendered as rgb(12, 39, 192), where the blue channel is highest at 192, producing a strongly blue character. The mid-range lightness and strong saturation make this versatile for both foreground and background roles, depending on what it is paired against.

For print, Purple Heart translates to a CMYK breakdown of 94C 80M 0Y 25K. The low-to-moderate black value (25%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its cyan ink content (94%), with black serving as a supporting shadow tone. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Purple Heart

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #0C27C0;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 12, 39, 192;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#0C27C0',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 94%
M: 80%
Y: 0%
K: 25%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(12, 39, 192)
rgba(12, 39, 192, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 231° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #0C27C0?

#0C27C0 is Purple Heart, a cool medium color with RGB values of 12, 39, 192. It has a hue of 231°, 88% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #0C27C0?

The RGB color code for #0C27C0 is rgb(12, 39, 192). This means it contains 12 red, 39 green, and 192 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Purple Heart a warm or cool color?

Purple Heart (#0C27C0) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #0C27C0 in CSS?

You can use #0C27C0 in CSS with: background-color: #0C27C0; or color: #0C27C0; or as an RGB value: rgb(12, 39, 192). For print design, use CMYK: 94%, 80%, 0%, 25%.