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Purple

#570066

Purple is a cool dark color with the hex code #570066. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 87, 0, 102 in digital design or CMYK 15%, 100%, 0%, 60% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Purple Color Values

HEX
#570066
RGB
87, 0, 102
HSL
291°, 100%, 20%
CMYK
15, 100, 0, 60

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Purple sits at 291° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 100% 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 15%, 100%, 0%, 60% 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: #570066;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 87, 0, 102;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#570066',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 15%
M: 100%
Y: 0%
K: 60%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(87, 0, 102)
rgba(87, 0, 102, 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

Nubank logo
Nubank
Deezer logo
Deezer
Figma logo
Figma

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #570066?
#570066 is Purple, a cool dark color with RGB values of 87, 0, 102. It has a hue of 291°, 100% saturation, and 20% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #570066?
The RGB color code for #570066 is rgb(87, 0, 102). This means it contains 87 red, 0 green, and 102 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Purple a warm or cool color?
Purple (#570066) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #570066 in CSS?
You can use #570066 in CSS with: background-color: #570066; or color: #570066; or as an RGB value: rgb(87, 0, 102). For print design, use CMYK: 15%, 100%, 0%, 60%.

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