Deep Purple is a
cool light color with the hex code #8851E1.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
136, 81, 225 in digital design or CMYK 40%, 64%, 0%, 12% for print applications.
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Deep Purple
#8851E1
Deep Purple Color Values
- HEX
- #8851E1
- RGB
- 136, 81, 225
- HSL
- 263°, 71%, 60%
- CMYK
- 40, 64, 0, 12
Shades & Tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Deep Purple sits at 263° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 71% saturation and 60% lightness, this vibrant light hue creates strong visual impact and draws attention.
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 40%, 64%, 0%, 12% 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: #8851E1;
--brand-primary-rgb: 136, 81, 225;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#8851E1',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 40%
M: 64%
Y: 0%
K: 12%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(136, 81, 225)
rgba(136, 81, 225, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #8851E1?
#8851E1 is Deep Purple, a cool light color with RGB values of 136, 81, 225. It has a hue of 263°, 71%
saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #8851E1?
The RGB color code for #8851E1 is rgb(136, 81, 225). This means it contains 136 red,
81 green, and 225 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Deep Purple a warm or cool color?
Deep Purple (#8851E1) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #8851E1 in CSS?
You can use #8851E1 in CSS with:
background-color: #8851E1; or color: #8851E1; or as an RGB value: rgb(136, 81, 225). For print design, use CMYK: 40%, 64%, 0%, 12%.