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Purple Heart

#520ABD

Purple Heart is a cool dark color with the hex code #520ABD. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 82, 10, 189 in digital design or CMYK 57%, 95%, 0%, 26% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Purple Heart color values

HEX
#520ABD
RGB
82, 10, 189
HSL
264°, 90%, 39%
CMYK
57, 95, 0, 26

About this color

Purple Heart sits at 264° on the color wheel with 90% saturation and 39% lightness, placing it in the blue-violet segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 90%, 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(82, 10, 189), where the blue channel is highest at 189, producing a strongly blue character. High saturation combined with low lightness creates deep, jewel-toned results — useful for premium UI elements, hover states, and focused interaction areas.

For print, Purple Heart translates to a CMYK breakdown of 57C 95M 0Y 26K. With a moderate key (26%), 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.

How to use Purple Heart

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #520ABD;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 82, 10, 189;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#520ABD',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 57%
M: 95%
Y: 0%
K: 26%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(82, 10, 189)
rgba(82, 10, 189, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

11 brand s with colors near 264° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #520ABD?
#520ABD is Purple Heart, a cool dark color with RGB values of 82, 10, 189. It has a hue of 264°, 90% saturation, and 39% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #520ABD?
The RGB color code for #520ABD is rgb(82, 10, 189). This means it contains 82 red, 10 green, and 189 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Purple Heart a warm or cool color?
Purple Heart (#520ABD) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #520ABD in CSS?
You can use #520ABD in CSS with: background-color: #520ABD; or color: #520ABD; or as an RGB value: rgb(82, 10, 189). For print design, use CMYK: 57%, 95%, 0%, 26%.