Cold Purple

Q: How do I use #A9ACEF in CSS?

You can use #A9ACEF in CSS with: background-color: #A9ACEF; or color: #A9ACEF; or as an RGB value: rgb(169, 172, 239). For print design, use CMYK: 29%, 28%, 0%, 6%.

#A9ACEF

Cold Purple is a cool light color with the hex code #A9ACEF. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 169, 172, 239 in digital design or CMYK 29%, 28%, 0%, 6% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Cold Purple color values

HEX: #A9ACEF
RGB: 169, 172, 239
HSL: 237°, 69%, 80%
CMYK: 29, 28, 0, 6

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Cold Purple sits at 237° on the color wheel with 69% saturation and 80% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. At 69% saturation, the hue is fully legible and confident — richly chromatic without tipping into high-contrast territory. The elevated lightness keeps it airy and open, well-suited to large surface areas without visual weight.

In digital environments, Cold Purple is rendered as rgb(169, 172, 239), where the blue channel is highest at 239, producing a strongly blue character. High saturation at this lightness produces strong contrast against white — effective for CTAs, badges, and elements that need to stop the eye.

For print, Cold Purple translates to a CMYK breakdown of 29C 28M 0Y 6K. The low-to-moderate black value (6%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its cyan ink content (29%), 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: #A9ACEF;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 169, 172, 239;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#A9ACEF',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 29%
M: 28%
Y: 0%
K: 6%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(169, 172, 239)
rgba(169, 172, 239, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 237° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #A9ACEF?

#A9ACEF is Cold Purple, a cool light color with RGB values of 169, 172, 239. It has a hue of 237°, 69% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #A9ACEF?

The RGB color code for #A9ACEF is rgb(169, 172, 239). This means it contains 169 red, 172 green, and 239 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Cold Purple a warm or cool color?

Cold Purple (#A9ACEF) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #A9ACEF in CSS?

You can use #A9ACEF in CSS with: background-color: #A9ACEF; or color: #A9ACEF; or as an RGB value: rgb(169, 172, 239). For print design, use CMYK: 29%, 28%, 0%, 6%.