Deep Purple is a
cool light color with the hex code #805FD3.
This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB
128, 95, 211 in digital design or CMYK 39%, 55%, 0%, 17% for print applications.
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Deep Purple
#805FD3
Deep Purple Color Values
- HEX
- #805FD3
- RGB
- 128, 95, 211
- HSL
- 257°, 57%, 60%
- CMYK
- 39, 55, 0, 17
Shades & Tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Deep Purple sits at 257° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 57% saturation and 60% lightness, this moderately saturated light hue balances visibility with restraint.
In digital design, cool colors like Deep Purple work well for backgrounds, navigation, and establishing trust. Light colors are ideal for backgrounds and creating breathing room in layouts.
When using Deep Purple in print, the CMYK breakdown of 39%, 55%, 0%, 17% ensures accurate color reproduction. The bright CMYK values indicate this color relies on pure inks rather than black, maintaining vibrancy in print.
Color Harmonies
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use Deep Purple
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #805FD3;
--brand-primary-rgb: 128, 95, 211;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#805FD3',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 39%
M: 55%
Y: 0%
K: 17%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(128, 95, 211)
rgba(128, 95, 211, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #805FD3?
#805FD3 is Deep Purple, a cool light color with RGB values of 128, 95, 211. It has a hue of 257°, 57%
saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #805FD3?
The RGB color code for #805FD3 is rgb(128, 95, 211). This means it contains 128 red,
95 green, and 211 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Deep Purple a warm or cool color?
Deep Purple (#805FD3) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #805FD3 in CSS?
You can use #805FD3 in CSS with:
background-color: #805FD3; or color: #805FD3; or as an RGB value: rgb(128, 95, 211). For print design, use CMYK: 39%, 55%, 0%, 17%.