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Purple

#85146D

Purple is a warm dark color with the hex code #85146D. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 133, 20, 109 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 85%, 18%, 48% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Purple Color Values

HEX
#85146D
RGB
133, 20, 109
HSL
313°, 74%, 30%
CMYK
0, 85, 18, 48

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Purple sits at 313° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 74% saturation and 30% lightness, this vibrant dark hue conveys richness and intensity.

In digital design, warm colors like Purple work well for calls-to-action, accent elements, and creating urgency. Dark colors provide excellent contrast for text overlays and premium brand aesthetics.

When using Purple in print, the CMYK breakdown of 0%, 85%, 18%, 48% 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: #85146D;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 133, 20, 109;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#85146D',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 85%
Y: 18%
K: 48%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(133, 20, 109)
rgba(133, 20, 109, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #85146D?
#85146D is Purple, a warm dark color with RGB values of 133, 20, 109. It has a hue of 313°, 74% saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #85146D?
The RGB color code for #85146D is rgb(133, 20, 109). This means it contains 133 red, 20 green, and 109 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Purple a warm or cool color?
Purple (#85146D) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #85146D in CSS?
You can use #85146D in CSS with: background-color: #85146D; or color: #85146D; or as an RGB value: rgb(133, 20, 109). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 85%, 18%, 48%.

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