Purple Heart

Q: How do I use #6A38C7 in CSS?

You can use #6A38C7 in CSS with: background-color: #6A38C7; or color: #6A38C7; or as an RGB value: rgb(106, 56, 199). For print design, use CMYK: 47%, 72%, 0%, 22%.

#6A38C7

Purple Heart is a cool medium color with the hex code #6A38C7. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 106, 56, 199 in digital design or CMYK 47%, 72%, 0%, 22% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Purple Heart color values

HEX: #6A38C7
RGB: 106, 56, 199
HSL: 261°, 56%, 50%
CMYK: 47, 72, 0, 22

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Purple Heart sits at 261° on the color wheel with 56% saturation and 50% lightness, placing it in the blue-violet segment of the spectrum. The moderate 56% saturation gives it enough color presence to register clearly without competing for dominance in a composition. 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(106, 56, 199), where the blue channel is highest at 199, producing a strongly blue character. This cool mid-tone is a reliable choice for UI chrome, informational states, and contexts that call for a calm, readable presence.

For print, Purple Heart translates to a CMYK breakdown of 47C 72M 0Y 22K. The low-to-moderate black value (22%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its magenta ink content (72%), with black serving as a supporting shadow tone. 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: #6A38C7;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 106, 56, 199;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#6A38C7',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 47%
M: 72%
Y: 0%
K: 22%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(106, 56, 199)
rgba(106, 56, 199, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

13 brand s with colors near 261° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #6A38C7?

#6A38C7 is Purple Heart, a cool medium color with RGB values of 106, 56, 199. It has a hue of 261°, 56% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #6A38C7?

The RGB color code for #6A38C7 is rgb(106, 56, 199). This means it contains 106 red, 56 green, and 199 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Purple Heart a warm or cool color?

Purple Heart (#6A38C7) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #6A38C7 in CSS?

You can use #6A38C7 in CSS with: background-color: #6A38C7; or color: #6A38C7; or as an RGB value: rgb(106, 56, 199). For print design, use CMYK: 47%, 72%, 0%, 22%.