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Deep Purple

#8500AD

Deep Purple is a cool dark color with the hex code #8500AD. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 133, 0, 173 in digital design or CMYK 23%, 100%, 0%, 32% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Deep Purple Color Values

HEX
#8500AD
RGB
133, 0, 173
HSL
286°, 100%, 34%
CMYK
23, 100, 0, 32

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Deep Purple sits at 286° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 100% saturation and 34% lightness, this vibrant dark hue conveys richness and intensity.

In digital design, cool colors like Deep Purple work well for backgrounds, navigation, and establishing trust. Dark colors provide excellent contrast for text overlays and premium brand aesthetics.

When using Deep Purple in print, the CMYK breakdown of 23%, 100%, 0%, 32% 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 Deep Purple

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #8500AD;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 133, 0, 173;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#8500AD',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 23%
M: 100%
Y: 0%
K: 32%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(133, 0, 173)
rgba(133, 0, 173, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

4 brand s with colors near 286° on the color wheel

Nubank logo
Nubank
Deezer logo
Deezer
Figma logo
Figma
Twitch logo
Twitch

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8500AD?
#8500AD is Deep Purple, a cool dark color with RGB values of 133, 0, 173. It has a hue of 286°, 100% saturation, and 34% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #8500AD?
The RGB color code for #8500AD is rgb(133, 0, 173). This means it contains 133 red, 0 green, and 173 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Deep Purple a warm or cool color?
Deep Purple (#8500AD) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #8500AD in CSS?
You can use #8500AD in CSS with: background-color: #8500AD; or color: #8500AD; or as an RGB value: rgb(133, 0, 173). For print design, use CMYK: 23%, 100%, 0%, 32%.

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