Tyrian Purple is a
warm dark color with the hex code #660035.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
102, 0, 53 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 100%, 48%, 60% for print applications.
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Tyrian Purple
#660035
Tyrian Purple color values
- HEX
- #660035
- RGB
- 102, 0, 53
- HSL
- 329°, 100%, 20%
- CMYK
- 0, 100, 48, 60
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Tyrian Purple sits at 329° on the color wheel with 100% saturation and 20% lightness, placing it in the magenta-red segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 100%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. The lower lightness gives it weight and depth, lending gravity to any palette it enters.
In digital environments, Tyrian Purple is rendered as rgb(102, 0, 53), where the red channel dominates at 102, giving the color a clear red cast. High saturation combined with low lightness creates deep, jewel-toned results — useful for premium UI elements, hover states, and focused interaction areas.
For print, Tyrian Purple translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 100M 48Y 60K. A substantial black component (60%) anchors this color in print. The remaining ink channels supplement rather than drive the hue, which keeps the result stable across different paper stocks. 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 Tyrian Purple
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #660035;
--brand-primary-rgb: 102, 0, 53;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#660035',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 0%
M: 100%
Y: 48%
K: 60%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(102, 0, 53)
rgba(102, 0, 53, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #660035?
#660035 is Tyrian Purple, a warm dark color with RGB values of 102, 0, 53. It has a hue of 329°, 100%
saturation, and 20% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #660035?
The RGB color code for #660035 is rgb(102, 0, 53). This means it contains 102 red,
0 green, and 53 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Tyrian Purple a warm or cool color?
Tyrian Purple (#660035) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #660035 in CSS?
You can use #660035 in CSS with:
background-color: #660035; or color: #660035; or as an RGB value: rgb(102, 0, 53). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 100%, 48%, 60%.