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Purple

#4F0C5A

Purple is a cool dark color with the hex code #4F0C5A. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 79, 12, 90 in digital design or CMYK 12%, 87%, 0%, 65% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Purple Color Values

HEX
#4F0C5A
RGB
79, 12, 90
HSL
292°, 76%, 20%
CMYK
12, 87, 0, 65

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Purple sits at 292° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 76% 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 12%, 87%, 0%, 65% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Purple

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #4F0C5A;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 79, 12, 90;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#4F0C5A',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 12%
M: 87%
Y: 0%
K: 65%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(79, 12, 90)
rgba(79, 12, 90, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

2 brand s with colors near 292° on the color wheel

Nubank logo
Nubank
Deezer logo
Deezer

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #4F0C5A?
#4F0C5A is Purple, a cool dark color with RGB values of 79, 12, 90. It has a hue of 292°, 76% saturation, and 20% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #4F0C5A?
The RGB color code for #4F0C5A is rgb(79, 12, 90). This means it contains 79 red, 12 green, and 90 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Purple a warm or cool color?
Purple (#4F0C5A) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #4F0C5A in CSS?
You can use #4F0C5A in CSS with: background-color: #4F0C5A; or color: #4F0C5A; or as an RGB value: rgb(79, 12, 90). For print design, use CMYK: 12%, 87%, 0%, 65%.

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