Deluge

Q: How do I use #815EA1 in CSS?

You can use #815EA1 in CSS with: background-color: #815EA1; or color: #815EA1; or as an RGB value: rgb(129, 94, 161). For print design, use CMYK: 20%, 42%, 0%, 37%.

#815EA1

Deluge is a cool medium color with the hex code #815EA1. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 129, 94, 161 in digital design or CMYK 20%, 42%, 0%, 37% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Deluge color values

HEX: #815EA1
RGB: 129, 94, 161
HSL: 271°, 26%, 50%
CMYK: 20, 42, 0, 37

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Deluge sits at 271° on the color wheel with 26% saturation and 50% lightness, placing it in the blue-violet segment of the spectrum. Its restrained 26% saturation keeps the hue subtle — present but not assertive, making it easy to layer over or under more expressive colors. Its mid-range lightness positions it as a mid-tone: neither a background color nor a deep accent, but something in between.

In digital environments, Deluge is rendered as rgb(129, 94, 161), where the blue channel is highest at 161, anchoring the color in the cool register. This muted, medium-toned character adapts well to supporting roles: borders, disabled states, secondary text, and structural UI elements.

For print, Deluge translates to a CMYK breakdown of 20C 42M 0Y 37K. With a moderate key (37%), this color uses black to deepen the chromatic channels rather than replace them, a profile that typically holds up well in both offset and digital print. 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 Deluge

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #815EA1;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 129, 94, 161;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#815EA1',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 20%
M: 42%
Y: 0%
K: 37%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(129, 94, 161)
rgba(129, 94, 161, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

9 brand s with colors near 271° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #815EA1?

#815EA1 is Deluge, a cool medium color with RGB values of 129, 94, 161. It has a hue of 271°, 26% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #815EA1?

The RGB color code for #815EA1 is rgb(129, 94, 161). This means it contains 129 red, 94 green, and 161 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Deluge a warm or cool color?

Deluge (#815EA1) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #815EA1 in CSS?

You can use #815EA1 in CSS with: background-color: #815EA1; or color: #815EA1; or as an RGB value: rgb(129, 94, 161). For print design, use CMYK: 20%, 42%, 0%, 37%.