Cold Purple is a
cool light color with the hex code #B9ACEC.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
185, 172, 236 in digital design or CMYK 22%, 27%, 0%, 7% for print applications.
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Cold Purple
#B9ACEC
Cold Purple color values
- HEX
- #B9ACEC
- RGB
- 185, 172, 236
- HSL
- 252°, 63%, 80%
- CMYK
- 22, 27, 0, 7
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Cold Purple sits at 252° on the color wheel with 63% saturation and 80% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. At 63% 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(185, 172, 236), where the blue channel is highest at 236, anchoring the color in the cool register. 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 22C 27M 0Y 7K. The low-to-moderate black value (7%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its magenta ink content (27%), 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: #B9ACEC;
--brand-primary-rgb: 185, 172, 236;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#B9ACEC',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 22%
M: 27%
Y: 0%
K: 7%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(185, 172, 236)
rgba(185, 172, 236, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Brands using similar hue
15 brand s with colors near 252° on the color wheel
Frequently asked questions
What color is #B9ACEC?
#B9ACEC is Cold Purple, a cool light color with RGB values of 185, 172, 236. It has a hue of 252°, 63%
saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #B9ACEC?
The RGB color code for #B9ACEC is rgb(185, 172, 236). This means it contains 185 red,
172 green, and 236 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Cold Purple a warm or cool color?
Cold Purple (#B9ACEC) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #B9ACEC in CSS?
You can use #B9ACEC in CSS with:
background-color: #B9ACEC; or color: #B9ACEC; or as an RGB value: rgb(185, 172, 236). For print design, use CMYK: 22%, 27%, 0%, 7%.