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Mortis Violet

#DC9FF9

Mortis Violet is a cool light color with the hex code #DC9FF9. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 220, 159, 249 in digital design or CMYK 12%, 36%, 0%, 2% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Mortis Violet Color Values

HEX
#DC9FF9
RGB
220, 159, 249
HSL
281°, 88%, 80%
CMYK
12, 36, 0, 2

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Mortis Violet sits at 281° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 88% 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 12%, 36%, 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: #DC9FF9;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 220, 159, 249;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#DC9FF9',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 12%
M: 36%
Y: 0%
K: 2%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(220, 159, 249)
rgba(220, 159, 249, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

4 brand s with colors near 281° on the color wheel

Nubank logo
Nubank
Deezer logo
Deezer
Figma logo
Figma
Twitch logo
Twitch

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DC9FF9?
#DC9FF9 is Mortis Violet, a cool light color with RGB values of 220, 159, 249. It has a hue of 281°, 88% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #DC9FF9?
The RGB color code for #DC9FF9 is rgb(220, 159, 249). This means it contains 220 red, 159 green, and 249 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Mortis Violet a warm or cool color?
Mortis Violet (#DC9FF9) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #DC9FF9 in CSS?
You can use #DC9FF9 in CSS with: background-color: #DC9FF9; or color: #DC9FF9; or as an RGB value: rgb(220, 159, 249). For print design, use CMYK: 12%, 36%, 0%, 2%.

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