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Mortis Violet

#DC88DD

Mortis Violet is a cool light color with the hex code #DC88DD. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 220, 136, 221 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 38%, 0%, 13% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Mortis Violet Color Values

HEX
#DC88DD
RGB
220, 136, 221
HSL
299°, 56%, 70%
CMYK
0, 38, 0, 13

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Mortis Violet sits at 299° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 56% saturation and 70% lightness, this moderately saturated light hue balances visibility with restraint.

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 0%, 38%, 0%, 13% 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: #DC88DD;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 220, 136, 221;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#DC88DD',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 38%
Y: 0%
K: 13%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(220, 136, 221)
rgba(220, 136, 221, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

1 brand with colors near 299° on the color wheel

Nubank logo
Nubank

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DC88DD?
#DC88DD is Mortis Violet, a cool light color with RGB values of 220, 136, 221. It has a hue of 299°, 56% saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #DC88DD?
The RGB color code for #DC88DD is rgb(220, 136, 221). This means it contains 220 red, 136 green, and 221 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Mortis Violet a warm or cool color?
Mortis Violet (#DC88DD) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #DC88DD in CSS?
You can use #DC88DD in CSS with: background-color: #DC88DD; or color: #DC88DD; or as an RGB value: rgb(220, 136, 221). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 38%, 0%, 13%.

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