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Purple

#BD0595

Purple is a warm dark color with the hex code #BD0595. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 189, 5, 149 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 97%, 21%, 26% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Purple Color Values

HEX
#BD0595
RGB
189, 5, 149
HSL
313°, 95%, 38%
CMYK
0, 97, 21, 26

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Purple sits at 313° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 95% saturation and 38% lightness, this vibrant dark hue conveys richness and intensity.

In digital design, warm colors like Purple work well for calls-to-action, accent elements, and creating urgency. Dark colors provide excellent contrast for text overlays and premium brand aesthetics.

When using Purple in print, the CMYK breakdown of 0%, 97%, 21%, 26% 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: #BD0595;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 189, 5, 149;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#BD0595',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 97%
Y: 21%
K: 26%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(189, 5, 149)
rgba(189, 5, 149, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BD0595?
#BD0595 is Purple, a warm dark color with RGB values of 189, 5, 149. It has a hue of 313°, 95% saturation, and 38% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #BD0595?
The RGB color code for #BD0595 is rgb(189, 5, 149). This means it contains 189 red, 5 green, and 149 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Purple a warm or cool color?
Purple (#BD0595) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #BD0595 in CSS?
You can use #BD0595 in CSS with: background-color: #BD0595; or color: #BD0595; or as an RGB value: rgb(189, 5, 149). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 97%, 21%, 26%.

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