Purple

Q: How do I use #A006C6 in CSS?

You can use #A006C6 in CSS with: background-color: #A006C6; or color: #A006C6; or as an RGB value: rgb(160, 6, 198). For print design, use CMYK: 19%, 97%, 0%, 22%.

#A006C6

Purple is a cool medium color with the hex code #A006C6. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 160, 6, 198 in digital design or CMYK 19%, 97%, 0%, 22% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Purple color values

HEX: #A006C6
RGB: 160, 6, 198
HSL: 288°, 94%, 40%
CMYK: 19, 97, 0, 22

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Purple sits at 288° on the color wheel with 94% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the violet-magenta segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 94%, 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(160, 6, 198), where the blue channel is highest at 198, 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 19C 97M 0Y 22K. The low-to-moderate black value (22%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its magenta ink content (97%), 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.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Purple

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #A006C6;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 160, 6, 198;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#A006C6',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 19%
M: 97%
Y: 0%
K: 22%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(160, 6, 198)
rgba(160, 6, 198, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

8 brand s with colors near 288° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #A006C6?

#A006C6 is Purple, a cool medium color with RGB values of 160, 6, 198. It has a hue of 288°, 94% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #A006C6?

The RGB color code for #A006C6 is rgb(160, 6, 198). This means it contains 160 red, 6 green, and 198 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Purple a warm or cool color?

Purple (#A006C6) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #A006C6 in CSS?

You can use #A006C6 in CSS with: background-color: #A006C6; or color: #A006C6; or as an RGB value: rgb(160, 6, 198). For print design, use CMYK: 19%, 97%, 0%, 22%.