Tyrian Purple

Q: How do I use #711948 in CSS?

You can use #711948 in CSS with: background-color: #711948; or color: #711948; or as an RGB value: rgb(113, 25, 72). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 78%, 36%, 56%.

#711948

Tyrian Purple is a warm dark color with the hex code #711948. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 113, 25, 72 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 78%, 36%, 56% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Tyrian Purple color values

HEX: #711948
RGB: 113, 25, 72
HSL: 328°, 64%, 27%
CMYK: 0, 78, 36, 56

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Tyrian Purple sits at 328° on the color wheel with 64% saturation and 27% lightness, placing it in the magenta-red segment of the spectrum. At 64% saturation, the hue is fully legible and confident — richly chromatic without tipping into high-contrast territory. The lower lightness gives it weight and depth, lending gravity to any palette it enters.

In digital environments, Tyrian Purple is rendered as rgb(113, 25, 72), where the red channel dominates at 113, 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 78M 36Y 56K. A substantial black component (56%) 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: #711948;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 113, 25, 72;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#711948',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 78%
Y: 36%
K: 56%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(113, 25, 72)
rgba(113, 25, 72, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

19 brand s with colors near 328° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #711948?

#711948 is Tyrian Purple, a warm dark color with RGB values of 113, 25, 72. It has a hue of 328°, 64% saturation, and 27% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #711948?

The RGB color code for #711948 is rgb(113, 25, 72). This means it contains 113 red, 25 green, and 72 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Tyrian Purple a warm or cool color?

Tyrian Purple (#711948) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.

How do I use #711948 in CSS?

You can use #711948 in CSS with: background-color: #711948; or color: #711948; or as an RGB value: rgb(113, 25, 72). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 78%, 36%, 56%.