Purple

Q: How do I use #8A149F in CSS?

You can use #8A149F in CSS with: background-color: #8A149F; or color: #8A149F; or as an RGB value: rgb(138, 20, 159). For print design, use CMYK: 13%, 87%, 0%, 38%.

#8A149F

Purple is a cool dark color with the hex code #8A149F. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 138, 20, 159 in digital design or CMYK 13%, 87%, 0%, 38% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Purple Color Values

HEX: #8A149F
RGB: 138, 20, 159
HSL: 291°, 78%, 35%
CMYK: 13, 87, 0, 38

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Purple sits at 291° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 78% saturation and 35% lightness, this vibrant dark hue conveys richness and intensity.

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

When using Purple in print, the CMYK breakdown of 13%, 87%, 0%, 38% 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: #8A149F;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 138, 20, 159;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#8A149F',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 13%
M: 87%
Y: 0%
K: 38%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(138, 20, 159)
rgba(138, 20, 159, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

3 brand s with colors near 291° on the color wheel

Nubank

Deezer

Figma

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8A149F?

#8A149F is Purple, a cool dark color with RGB values of 138, 20, 159. It has a hue of 291°, 78% saturation, and 35% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #8A149F?

The RGB color code for #8A149F is rgb(138, 20, 159). This means it contains 138 red, 20 green, and 159 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Purple a warm or cool color?

Purple (#8A149F) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #8A149F in CSS?

You can use #8A149F in CSS with: background-color: #8A149F; or color: #8A149F; or as an RGB value: rgb(138, 20, 159). For print design, use CMYK: 13%, 87%, 0%, 38%.