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Mortis Violet

#DE8EFA

Mortis Violet is a cool light color with the hex code #DE8EFA. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 222, 142, 250 in digital design or CMYK 11%, 43%, 0%, 2% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Mortis Violet Color Values

HEX
#DE8EFA
RGB
222, 142, 250
HSL
284°, 92%, 77%
CMYK
11, 43, 0, 2

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Mortis Violet sits at 284° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 92% saturation and 77% 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 11%, 43%, 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: #DE8EFA;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 222, 142, 250;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#DE8EFA',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 11%
M: 43%
Y: 0%
K: 2%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(222, 142, 250)
rgba(222, 142, 250, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

4 brand s with colors near 284° on the color wheel

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DE8EFA?
#DE8EFA is Mortis Violet, a cool light color with RGB values of 222, 142, 250. It has a hue of 284°, 92% saturation, and 77% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #DE8EFA?
The RGB color code for #DE8EFA is rgb(222, 142, 250). This means it contains 222 red, 142 green, and 250 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Mortis Violet a warm or cool color?
Mortis Violet (#DE8EFA) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #DE8EFA in CSS?
You can use #DE8EFA in CSS with: background-color: #DE8EFA; or color: #DE8EFA; or as an RGB value: rgb(222, 142, 250). For print design, use CMYK: 11%, 43%, 0%, 2%.

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