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Purple

#4F0B5B

Purple is a cool dark color with the hex code #4F0B5B. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 79, 11, 91 in digital design or CMYK 13%, 88%, 0%, 64% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Purple Color Values

HEX
#4F0B5B
RGB
79, 11, 91
HSL
291°, 78%, 20%
CMYK
13, 88, 0, 64

About this color

Purple sits at 291° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 78% saturation and 20% lightness, this vibrant dark hue conveys richness and intensity.

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

When using Purple in print, the CMYK breakdown of 13%, 88%, 0%, 64% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

How to use Purple

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #4F0B5B;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 79, 11, 91;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#4F0B5B',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 13%
M: 88%
Y: 0%
K: 64%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(79, 11, 91)
rgba(79, 11, 91, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

3 brand s with colors near 291° on the color wheel

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #4F0B5B?
#4F0B5B is Purple, a cool dark color with RGB values of 79, 11, 91. It has a hue of 291°, 78% saturation, and 20% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #4F0B5B?
The RGB color code for #4F0B5B is rgb(79, 11, 91). This means it contains 79 red, 11 green, and 91 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Purple a warm or cool color?
Purple (#4F0B5B) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #4F0B5B in CSS?
You can use #4F0B5B in CSS with: background-color: #4F0B5B; or color: #4F0B5B; or as an RGB value: rgb(79, 11, 91). For print design, use CMYK: 13%, 88%, 0%, 64%.