Mortis Violet is a
cool light color with the hex code #D79EFA.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
215, 158, 250 in digital design or CMYK 14%, 37%, 0%, 2% for print applications.
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Mortis Violet
#D79EFA
Mortis Violet Color Values
- HEX
- #D79EFA
- RGB
- 215, 158, 250
- HSL
- 277°, 90%, 80%
- CMYK
- 14, 37, 0, 2
Shades & Tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Mortis Violet sits at 277° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 90% saturation and 80% lightness, this vibrant light hue creates strong visual impact and draws attention.
In digital design, cool colors like Mortis Violet work well for backgrounds, navigation, and establishing trust. Light colors are ideal for backgrounds and creating breathing room in layouts.
When using Mortis Violet in print, the CMYK breakdown of 14%, 37%, 0%, 2% 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 Mortis Violet
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #D79EFA;
--brand-primary-rgb: 215, 158, 250;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#D79EFA',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 14%
M: 37%
Y: 0%
K: 2%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(215, 158, 250)
rgba(215, 158, 250, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #D79EFA?
#D79EFA is Mortis Violet, a cool light color with RGB values of 215, 158, 250. It has a hue of 277°, 90%
saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #D79EFA?
The RGB color code for #D79EFA is rgb(215, 158, 250). This means it contains 215 red,
158 green, and 250 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Mortis Violet a warm or cool color?
Mortis Violet (#D79EFA) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #D79EFA in CSS?
You can use #D79EFA in CSS with:
background-color: #D79EFA; or color: #D79EFA; or as an RGB value: rgb(215, 158, 250). For print design, use CMYK: 14%, 37%, 0%, 2%.