Grape is a
cool dark color with the hex code #451551.
This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB
69, 21, 81 in digital design or CMYK 15%, 74%, 0%, 68% for print applications.
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Grape
#451551
Grape color values
- HEX
- #451551
- RGB
- 69, 21, 81
- HSL
- 288°, 59%, 20%
- CMYK
- 15, 74, 0, 68
Shades & tints
About this color
Grape sits at 288° on the color wheel with 59% saturation and 20% lightness, placing it in the violet-magenta segment of the spectrum. The moderate 59% saturation gives it enough color presence to register clearly without competing for dominance in a composition. The lower lightness gives it weight and depth, lending gravity to any palette it enters.
In digital environments, Grape is rendered as rgb(69, 21, 81), where the blue channel is highest at 81, though it sits close to the other channels. This cool mid-tone is a reliable choice for UI chrome, informational states, and contexts that call for a calm, readable presence.
For print, Grape translates to a CMYK breakdown of 15C 74M 0Y 68K. A substantial black component (68%) anchors this color in print. The remaining ink channels supplement rather than drive the hue, which keeps the result stable across different paper stocks. 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 Grape
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #451551;
--brand-primary-rgb: 69, 21, 81;
} Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#451551',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 15%
M: 74%
Y: 0%
K: 68% Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(69, 21, 81)
rgba(69, 21, 81, 0.8) Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #451551?
What is the RGB value of #451551?
Is Grape a warm or cool color?
How do I use #451551 in CSS?
background-color: #451551; or color: #451551; or as an RGB value: rgb(69, 21, 81). For print design, use CMYK: 15%, 74%, 0%, 68%.