Cold Purple

Q: How do I use #A096CF in CSS?

You can use #A096CF in CSS with: background-color: #A096CF; or color: #A096CF; or as an RGB value: rgb(160, 150, 207). For print design, use CMYK: 23%, 28%, 0%, 19%.

#A096CF

Cold Purple is a cool light color with the hex code #A096CF. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 160, 150, 207 in digital design or CMYK 23%, 28%, 0%, 19% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Cold Purple color values

HEX: #A096CF
RGB: 160, 150, 207
HSL: 251°, 37%, 70%
CMYK: 23, 28, 0, 19

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Cold Purple sits at 251° on the color wheel with 37% saturation and 70% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. The moderate 37% saturation gives it enough color presence to register clearly without competing for dominance in a composition. At medium-high lightness, it holds its own on white backgrounds while remaining approachable.

In digital environments, Cold Purple is rendered as rgb(160, 150, 207), where the blue channel is highest at 207, anchoring the color in the cool register. This cool mid-tone is a reliable choice for UI chrome, informational states, and contexts that call for a calm, readable presence.

For print, Cold Purple translates to a CMYK breakdown of 23C 28M 0Y 19K. The low-to-moderate black value (19%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its magenta ink content (28%), 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 Cold Purple

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #A096CF;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 160, 150, 207;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#A096CF',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 23%
M: 28%
Y: 0%
K: 19%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(160, 150, 207)
rgba(160, 150, 207, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

15 brand s with colors near 251° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #A096CF?

#A096CF is Cold Purple, a cool light color with RGB values of 160, 150, 207. It has a hue of 251°, 37% saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #A096CF?

The RGB color code for #A096CF is rgb(160, 150, 207). This means it contains 160 red, 150 green, and 207 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Cold Purple a warm or cool color?

Cold Purple (#A096CF) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #A096CF in CSS?

You can use #A096CF in CSS with: background-color: #A096CF; or color: #A096CF; or as an RGB value: rgb(160, 150, 207). For print design, use CMYK: 23%, 28%, 0%, 19%.