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Electric Purple

#9933FF

Electric Purple is a cool light color with the hex code #9933FF. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 153, 51, 255 in digital design or CMYK 40%, 80%, 0%, 0% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Electric Purple Color Values

HEX
#9933FF
RGB
153, 51, 255
HSL
270°, 100%, 60%
CMYK
40, 80, 0, 0

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Electric Purple sits at 270° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 100% saturation and 60% lightness, this vibrant light hue creates strong visual impact and draws attention.

In digital design, cool colors like Electric Purple work well for backgrounds, navigation, and establishing trust. Light colors are ideal for backgrounds and creating breathing room in layouts.

When using Electric Purple in print, the CMYK breakdown of 40%, 80%, 0%, 0% 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 Electric Purple

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #9933FF;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 153, 51, 255;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#9933FF',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 40%
M: 80%
Y: 0%
K: 0%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(153, 51, 255)
rgba(153, 51, 255, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

4 brand s with colors near 270° on the color wheel

Deezer logo
Deezer
Figma logo
Figma
Twitch logo
Twitch
Nubank logo
Nubank

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9933FF?
#9933FF is Electric Purple, a cool light color with RGB values of 153, 51, 255. It has a hue of 270°, 100% saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #9933FF?
The RGB color code for #9933FF is rgb(153, 51, 255). This means it contains 153 red, 51 green, and 255 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Electric Purple a warm or cool color?
Electric Purple (#9933FF) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #9933FF in CSS?
You can use #9933FF in CSS with: background-color: #9933FF; or color: #9933FF; or as an RGB value: rgb(153, 51, 255). For print design, use CMYK: 40%, 80%, 0%, 0%.

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