Tyrian Purple

Q: How do I use #782151 in CSS?

You can use #782151 in CSS with: background-color: #782151; or color: #782151; or as an RGB value: rgb(120, 33, 81). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 73%, 33%, 53%.

#782151

Tyrian Purple is a warm dark color with the hex code #782151. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 120, 33, 81 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 73%, 33%, 53% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Tyrian Purple color values

HEX: #782151
RGB: 120, 33, 81
HSL: 327°, 57%, 30%
CMYK: 0, 73, 33, 53

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Tyrian Purple sits at 327° on the color wheel with 57% saturation and 30% lightness, placing it in the magenta-red segment of the spectrum. The moderate 57% saturation gives it enough color presence to register clearly without competing for dominance in a composition. The lower lightness gives it weight and depth, lending gravity to any palette it enters.

In digital environments, Tyrian Purple is rendered as rgb(120, 33, 81), where the red channel dominates at 120, giving the color a clear red cast. This warm mid-tone carries enough energy to serve as an accent without the intensity of a highly saturated warm color.

For print, Tyrian Purple translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 73M 33Y 53K. A substantial black component (53%) 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: #782151;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 120, 33, 81;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#782151',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 73%
Y: 33%
K: 53%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(120, 33, 81)
rgba(120, 33, 81, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

16 brand s with colors near 327° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #782151?

#782151 is Tyrian Purple, a warm dark color with RGB values of 120, 33, 81. It has a hue of 327°, 57% saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #782151?

The RGB color code for #782151 is rgb(120, 33, 81). This means it contains 120 red, 33 green, and 81 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Tyrian Purple a warm or cool color?

Tyrian Purple (#782151) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.

How do I use #782151 in CSS?

You can use #782151 in CSS with: background-color: #782151; or color: #782151; or as an RGB value: rgb(120, 33, 81). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 73%, 33%, 53%.