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Purple

#9C309A

Purple is a warm medium color with the hex code #9C309A. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 156, 48, 154 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 69%, 1%, 39% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Purple Color Values

HEX
#9C309A
RGB
156, 48, 154
HSL
301°, 53%, 40%
CMYK
0, 69, 1, 39

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Purple sits at 301° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 53% saturation and 40% lightness, this moderately saturated medium hue balances visibility with restraint.

In digital design, warm colors like Purple work well for calls-to-action, accent elements, and creating urgency. Medium-toned colors offer versatility across both light and dark design themes.

When using Purple in print, the CMYK breakdown of 0%, 69%, 1%, 39% 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: #9C309A;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 156, 48, 154;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#9C309A',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 69%
Y: 1%
K: 39%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(156, 48, 154)
rgba(156, 48, 154, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

1 brand with colors near 301° on the color wheel

Nubank logo
Nubank

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9C309A?
#9C309A is Purple, a warm medium color with RGB values of 156, 48, 154. It has a hue of 301°, 53% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #9C309A?
The RGB color code for #9C309A is rgb(156, 48, 154). This means it contains 156 red, 48 green, and 154 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Purple a warm or cool color?
Purple (#9C309A) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #9C309A in CSS?
You can use #9C309A in CSS with: background-color: #9C309A; or color: #9C309A; or as an RGB value: rgb(156, 48, 154). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 69%, 1%, 39%.

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