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Purple

#960CC0

Purple is a cool medium color with the hex code #960CC0. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 150, 12, 192 in digital design or CMYK 22%, 94%, 0%, 25% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Purple color values

HEX
#960CC0
RGB
150, 12, 192
HSL
286°, 88%, 40%
CMYK
22, 94, 0, 25

About this color

Purple sits at 286° on the color wheel with 88% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the violet-magenta segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 88%, 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, 12, 192), where the blue channel is highest at 192, 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 94M 0Y 25K. The low-to-moderate black value (25%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its magenta ink content (94%), with black serving as a supporting shadow tone. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

How to use Purple

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #960CC0;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 150, 12, 192;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#960CC0',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 22%
M: 94%
Y: 0%
K: 25%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(150, 12, 192)
rgba(150, 12, 192, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

8 brand s with colors near 286° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #960CC0?
#960CC0 is Purple, a cool medium color with RGB values of 150, 12, 192. It has a hue of 286°, 88% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #960CC0?
The RGB color code for #960CC0 is rgb(150, 12, 192). This means it contains 150 red, 12 green, and 192 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Purple a warm or cool color?
Purple (#960CC0) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #960CC0 in CSS?
You can use #960CC0 in CSS with: background-color: #960CC0; or color: #960CC0; or as an RGB value: rgb(150, 12, 192). For print design, use CMYK: 22%, 94%, 0%, 25%.