Cold Purple is a
cool light color with the hex code #B3B1E7.
This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB
179, 177, 231 in digital design or CMYK 23%, 23%, 0%, 9% for print applications.
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Cold Purple
#B3B1E7
Cold Purple color values
- HEX
- #B3B1E7
- RGB
- 179, 177, 231
- HSL
- 242°, 53%, 80%
- CMYK
- 23, 23, 0, 9
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Cold Purple sits at 242° on the color wheel with 53% saturation and 80% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. The moderate 53% 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(179, 177, 231), where the blue channel is highest at 231, 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 23M 0Y 9K. The low-to-moderate black value (9%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its yellow ink content (0%), 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: #B3B1E7;
--brand-primary-rgb: 179, 177, 231;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#B3B1E7',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 23%
M: 23%
Y: 0%
K: 9%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(179, 177, 231)
rgba(179, 177, 231, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Brands using similar hue
24 brand s with colors near 242° on the color wheel
Frequently asked questions
What color is #B3B1E7?
#B3B1E7 is Cold Purple, a cool light color with RGB values of 179, 177, 231. It has a hue of 242°, 53%
saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #B3B1E7?
The RGB color code for #B3B1E7 is rgb(179, 177, 231). This means it contains 179 red,
177 green, and 231 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Cold Purple a warm or cool color?
Cold Purple (#B3B1E7) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #B3B1E7 in CSS?
You can use #B3B1E7 in CSS with:
background-color: #B3B1E7; or color: #B3B1E7; or as an RGB value: rgb(179, 177, 231). For print design, use CMYK: 23%, 23%, 0%, 9%.