Purple Heart

Q: How do I use #551FAD in CSS?

You can use #551FAD in CSS with: background-color: #551FAD; or color: #551FAD; or as an RGB value: rgb(85, 31, 173). For print design, use CMYK: 51%, 82%, 0%, 32%.

#551FAD

Purple Heart is a cool medium color with the hex code #551FAD. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 85, 31, 173 in digital design or CMYK 51%, 82%, 0%, 32% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Purple Heart color values

HEX: #551FAD
RGB: 85, 31, 173
HSL: 263°, 70%, 40%
CMYK: 51, 82, 0, 32

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Purple Heart sits at 263° on the color wheel with 70% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the blue-violet segment of the spectrum. At 70% saturation, the hue is fully legible and confident — richly chromatic without tipping into high-contrast territory. 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(85, 31, 173), where the blue channel is highest at 173, producing a strongly blue character. The mid-range lightness and strong saturation make this versatile for both foreground and background roles, depending on what it is paired against.

For print, Purple Heart translates to a CMYK breakdown of 51C 82M 0Y 32K. With a moderate key (32%), 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 Purple Heart

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #551FAD;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 85, 31, 173;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#551FAD',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 51%
M: 82%
Y: 0%
K: 32%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(85, 31, 173)
rgba(85, 31, 173, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

12 brand s with colors near 263° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #551FAD?

#551FAD is Purple Heart, a cool medium color with RGB values of 85, 31, 173. It has a hue of 263°, 70% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #551FAD?

The RGB color code for #551FAD is rgb(85, 31, 173). This means it contains 85 red, 31 green, and 173 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Purple Heart a warm or cool color?

Purple Heart (#551FAD) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #551FAD in CSS?

You can use #551FAD in CSS with: background-color: #551FAD; or color: #551FAD; or as an RGB value: rgb(85, 31, 173). For print design, use CMYK: 51%, 82%, 0%, 32%.