Purple is a
cool dark color with the hex code #9600B8.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
150, 0, 184 in digital design or CMYK 18%, 100%, 0%, 28% for print applications.
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Purple
#9600B8
Purple color values
- HEX
- #9600B8
- RGB
- 150, 0, 184
- HSL
- 289°, 100%, 36%
- CMYK
- 18, 100, 0, 28
Shades & tints
About this color
Purple sits at 289° on the color wheel with 100% saturation and 36% lightness, placing it in the violet-magenta segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 100%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. 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(150, 0, 184), where the blue channel is highest at 184, anchoring the color in the cool register. High saturation combined with low lightness creates deep, jewel-toned results — useful for premium UI elements, hover states, and focused interaction areas.
For print, Purple translates to a CMYK breakdown of 18C 100M 0Y 28K. With a moderate key (28%), 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: #9600B8;
--brand-primary-rgb: 150, 0, 184;
} Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#9600B8',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 18%
M: 100%
Y: 0%
K: 28% Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(150, 0, 184)
rgba(150, 0, 184, 0.8) Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #9600B8?
What is the RGB value of #9600B8?
Is Purple a warm or cool color?
How do I use #9600B8 in CSS?
background-color: #9600B8; or color: #9600B8; or as an RGB value: rgb(150, 0, 184). For print design, use CMYK: 18%, 100%, 0%, 28%.