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Purple

#751584

Purple is a cool dark color with the hex code #751584. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 117, 21, 132 in digital design or CMYK 11%, 84%, 0%, 48% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Purple Color Values

HEX
#751584
RGB
117, 21, 132
HSL
292°, 73%, 30%
CMYK
11, 84, 0, 48

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Purple sits at 292° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 73% 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 11%, 84%, 0%, 48% 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: #751584;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 117, 21, 132;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#751584',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 11%
M: 84%
Y: 0%
K: 48%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(117, 21, 132)
rgba(117, 21, 132, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

2 brand s with colors near 292° on the color wheel

Nubank logo
Nubank
Deezer logo
Deezer

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #751584?
#751584 is Purple, a cool dark color with RGB values of 117, 21, 132. It has a hue of 292°, 73% saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #751584?
The RGB color code for #751584 is rgb(117, 21, 132). This means it contains 117 red, 21 green, and 132 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Purple a warm or cool color?
Purple (#751584) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #751584 in CSS?
You can use #751584 in CSS with: background-color: #751584; or color: #751584; or as an RGB value: rgb(117, 21, 132). For print design, use CMYK: 11%, 84%, 0%, 48%.

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