Purple is a
cool dark color with the hex code #7A0198.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
122, 1, 152 in digital design or CMYK 20%, 99%, 0%, 40% for print applications.
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Purple
#7A0198
Purple Color Values
- HEX
- #7A0198
- RGB
- 122, 1, 152
- HSL
- 288°, 99%, 30%
- CMYK
- 20, 99, 0, 40
Shades & Tints
About this color
Purple sits at 288° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 99% 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%, 99%, 0%, 40% 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: #7A0198;
--brand-primary-rgb: 122, 1, 152;
} Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#7A0198',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 20%
M: 99%
Y: 0%
K: 40% Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(122, 1, 152)
rgba(122, 1, 152, 0.8) Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #7A0198?
What is the RGB value of #7A0198?
Is Purple a warm or cool color?
How do I use #7A0198 in CSS?
background-color: #7A0198; or color: #7A0198; or as an RGB value: rgb(122, 1, 152). For print design, use CMYK: 20%, 99%, 0%, 40%.