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Purple

#8C0D77

Purple is a warm dark color with the hex code #8C0D77. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 140, 13, 119 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 91%, 15%, 45% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Purple Color Values

HEX
#8C0D77
RGB
140, 13, 119
HSL
310°, 83%, 30%
CMYK
0, 91, 15, 45

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Purple sits at 310° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 83% 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%, 91%, 15%, 45% 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: #8C0D77;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 140, 13, 119;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#8C0D77',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 91%
Y: 15%
K: 45%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(140, 13, 119)
rgba(140, 13, 119, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8C0D77?
#8C0D77 is Purple, a warm dark color with RGB values of 140, 13, 119. It has a hue of 310°, 83% saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #8C0D77?
The RGB color code for #8C0D77 is rgb(140, 13, 119). This means it contains 140 red, 13 green, and 119 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Purple a warm or cool color?
Purple (#8C0D77) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #8C0D77 in CSS?
You can use #8C0D77 in CSS with: background-color: #8C0D77; or color: #8C0D77; or as an RGB value: rgb(140, 13, 119). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 91%, 15%, 45%.

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