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Purple

#AB218B

Purple is a warm medium color with the hex code #AB218B. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 171, 33, 139 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 81%, 19%, 33% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Purple Color Values

HEX
#AB218B
RGB
171, 33, 139
HSL
314°, 68%, 40%
CMYK
0, 81, 19, 33

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Purple sits at 314° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 68% saturation and 40% lightness, this vibrant 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%, 81%, 19%, 33% 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: #AB218B;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 171, 33, 139;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#AB218B',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 81%
Y: 19%
K: 33%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(171, 33, 139)
rgba(171, 33, 139, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AB218B?
#AB218B is Purple, a warm medium color with RGB values of 171, 33, 139. It has a hue of 314°, 68% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #AB218B?
The RGB color code for #AB218B is rgb(171, 33, 139). This means it contains 171 red, 33 green, and 139 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Purple a warm or cool color?
Purple (#AB218B) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #AB218B in CSS?
You can use #AB218B in CSS with: background-color: #AB218B; or color: #AB218B; or as an RGB value: rgb(171, 33, 139). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 81%, 19%, 33%.

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