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Mortis Violet

#DD87DE

Mortis Violet is a cool light color with the hex code #DD87DE. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 221, 135, 222 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 39%, 0%, 13% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Mortis Violet Color Values

HEX
#DD87DE
RGB
221, 135, 222
HSL
299°, 57%, 70%
CMYK
0, 39, 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 57% 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%, 39%, 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: #DD87DE;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 221, 135, 222;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#DD87DE',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 39%
Y: 0%
K: 13%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(221, 135, 222)
rgba(221, 135, 222, 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 #DD87DE?
#DD87DE is Mortis Violet, a cool light color with RGB values of 221, 135, 222. It has a hue of 299°, 57% saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #DD87DE?
The RGB color code for #DD87DE is rgb(221, 135, 222). This means it contains 221 red, 135 green, and 222 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Mortis Violet a warm or cool color?
Mortis Violet (#DD87DE) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #DD87DE in CSS?
You can use #DD87DE in CSS with: background-color: #DD87DE; or color: #DD87DE; or as an RGB value: rgb(221, 135, 222). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 39%, 0%, 13%.

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