Purple

Q: How do I use #6B1386 in CSS?

You can use #6B1386 in CSS with: background-color: #6B1386; or color: #6B1386; or as an RGB value: rgb(107, 19, 134). For print design, use CMYK: 20%, 86%, 0%, 47%.

#6B1386

Purple is a cool dark color with the hex code #6B1386. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 107, 19, 134 in digital design or CMYK 20%, 86%, 0%, 47% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Purple Color Values

HEX: #6B1386
RGB: 107, 19, 134
HSL: 286°, 75%, 30%
CMYK: 20, 86, 0, 47

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Purple sits at 286° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 75% saturation and 30% 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 20%, 86%, 0%, 47% 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: #6B1386;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 107, 19, 134;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#6B1386',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 20%
M: 86%
Y: 0%
K: 47%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(107, 19, 134)
rgba(107, 19, 134, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

4 brand s with colors near 286° on the color wheel

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6B1386?

#6B1386 is Purple, a cool dark color with RGB values of 107, 19, 134. It has a hue of 286°, 75% saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #6B1386?

The RGB color code for #6B1386 is rgb(107, 19, 134). This means it contains 107 red, 19 green, and 134 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Purple a warm or cool color?

Purple (#6B1386) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #6B1386 in CSS?

You can use #6B1386 in CSS with: background-color: #6B1386; or color: #6B1386; or as an RGB value: rgb(107, 19, 134). For print design, use CMYK: 20%, 86%, 0%, 47%.