Jacksons Purple

Q: How do I use #42329A in CSS?

You can use #42329A in CSS with: background-color: #42329A; or color: #42329A; or as an RGB value: rgb(66, 50, 154). For print design, use CMYK: 57%, 68%, 0%, 40%.

#42329A

Jacksons Purple is a cool medium color with the hex code #42329A. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 66, 50, 154 in digital design or CMYK 57%, 68%, 0%, 40% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Jacksons Purple color values

HEX: #42329A
RGB: 66, 50, 154
HSL: 249°, 51%, 40%
CMYK: 57, 68, 0, 40

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Jacksons Purple sits at 249° on the color wheel with 51% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. The moderate 51% saturation gives it enough color presence to register clearly without competing for dominance in a composition. 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, Jacksons Purple is rendered as rgb(66, 50, 154), where the blue channel is highest at 154, producing a strongly blue character. This cool mid-tone is a reliable choice for UI chrome, informational states, and contexts that call for a calm, readable presence.

For print, Jacksons Purple translates to a CMYK breakdown of 57C 68M 0Y 40K. With a moderate key (40%), this color uses black to deepen the chromatic channels rather than replace them, a profile that typically holds up well in both offset and digital print. 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 Jacksons Purple

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #42329A;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 66, 50, 154;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#42329A',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 57%
M: 68%
Y: 0%
K: 40%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(66, 50, 154)
rgba(66, 50, 154, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

16 brand s with colors near 249° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #42329A?

#42329A is Jacksons Purple, a cool medium color with RGB values of 66, 50, 154. It has a hue of 249°, 51% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #42329A?

The RGB color code for #42329A is rgb(66, 50, 154). This means it contains 66 red, 50 green, and 154 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Jacksons Purple a warm or cool color?

Jacksons Purple (#42329A) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #42329A in CSS?

You can use #42329A in CSS with: background-color: #42329A; or color: #42329A; or as an RGB value: rgb(66, 50, 154). For print design, use CMYK: 57%, 68%, 0%, 40%.