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Purple

#9E2CA0

Purple is a cool medium color with the hex code #9E2CA0. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 158, 44, 160 in digital design or CMYK 1%, 72%, 0%, 37% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Purple Color Values

HEX
#9E2CA0
RGB
158, 44, 160
HSL
299°, 57%, 40%
CMYK
1, 72, 0, 37

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Purple sits at 299° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 57% saturation and 40% lightness, this moderately saturated medium hue balances visibility with restraint.

In digital design, cool colors like Purple work well for backgrounds, navigation, and establishing trust. Medium-toned colors offer versatility across both light and dark design themes.

When using Purple in print, the CMYK breakdown of 1%, 72%, 0%, 37% 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: #9E2CA0;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 158, 44, 160;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#9E2CA0',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 1%
M: 72%
Y: 0%
K: 37%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(158, 44, 160)
rgba(158, 44, 160, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

1 brand with colors near 299° on the color wheel

Nubank logo
Nubank

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9E2CA0?
#9E2CA0 is Purple, a cool medium color with RGB values of 158, 44, 160. It has a hue of 299°, 57% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #9E2CA0?
The RGB color code for #9E2CA0 is rgb(158, 44, 160). This means it contains 158 red, 44 green, and 160 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Purple a warm or cool color?
Purple (#9E2CA0) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #9E2CA0 in CSS?
You can use #9E2CA0 in CSS with: background-color: #9E2CA0; or color: #9E2CA0; or as an RGB value: rgb(158, 44, 160). For print design, use CMYK: 1%, 72%, 0%, 37%.

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