Purple is a
cool medium color with the hex code #8720AC.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
135, 32, 172 in digital design or CMYK 22%, 81%, 0%, 33% for print applications.
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Purple
#8720AC
Purple color values
- HEX
- #8720AC
- RGB
- 135, 32, 172
- HSL
- 284°, 69%, 40%
- CMYK
- 22, 81, 0, 33
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Purple sits at 284° on the color wheel with 69% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the blue-violet segment of the spectrum. At 69% saturation, the hue is fully legible and confident — richly chromatic without tipping into high-contrast territory. 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, Purple is rendered as rgb(135, 32, 172), where the blue channel is highest at 172, anchoring the color in the cool register. The mid-range lightness and strong saturation make this versatile for both foreground and background roles, depending on what it is paired against.
For print, Purple translates to a CMYK breakdown of 22C 81M 0Y 33K. With a moderate key (33%), 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 Purple
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #8720AC;
--brand-primary-rgb: 135, 32, 172;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#8720AC',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 22%
M: 81%
Y: 0%
K: 33%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(135, 32, 172)
rgba(135, 32, 172, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #8720AC?
#8720AC is Purple, a cool medium color with RGB values of 135, 32, 172. It has a hue of 284°, 69%
saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #8720AC?
The RGB color code for #8720AC is rgb(135, 32, 172). This means it contains 135 red,
32 green, and 172 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Purple a warm or cool color?
Purple (#8720AC) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #8720AC in CSS?
You can use #8720AC in CSS with:
background-color: #8720AC; or color: #8720AC; or as an RGB value: rgb(135, 32, 172). For print design, use CMYK: 22%, 81%, 0%, 33%.