Cold Purple

Q: How do I use #B0AFE9 in CSS?

You can use #B0AFE9 in CSS with: background-color: #B0AFE9; or color: #B0AFE9; or as an RGB value: rgb(176, 175, 233). For print design, use CMYK: 24%, 25%, 0%, 9%.

#B0AFE9

Cold Purple is a cool light color with the hex code #B0AFE9. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 176, 175, 233 in digital design or CMYK 24%, 25%, 0%, 9% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Cold Purple color values

HEX: #B0AFE9
RGB: 176, 175, 233
HSL: 241°, 57%, 80%
CMYK: 24, 25, 0, 9

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Cold Purple sits at 241° on the color wheel with 57% saturation and 80% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. The moderate 57% saturation gives it enough color presence to register clearly without competing for dominance in a composition. 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(176, 175, 233), where the blue channel is highest at 233, 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 24C 25M 0Y 9K. The low-to-moderate black value (9%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its magenta ink content (25%), 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: #B0AFE9;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 176, 175, 233;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#B0AFE9',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 24%
M: 25%
Y: 0%
K: 9%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(176, 175, 233)
rgba(176, 175, 233, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 241° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #B0AFE9?

#B0AFE9 is Cold Purple, a cool light color with RGB values of 176, 175, 233. It has a hue of 241°, 57% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #B0AFE9?

The RGB color code for #B0AFE9 is rgb(176, 175, 233). This means it contains 176 red, 175 green, and 233 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Cold Purple a warm or cool color?

Cold Purple (#B0AFE9) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #B0AFE9 in CSS?

You can use #B0AFE9 in CSS with: background-color: #B0AFE9; or color: #B0AFE9; or as an RGB value: rgb(176, 175, 233). For print design, use CMYK: 24%, 25%, 0%, 9%.