Purple#800080
RGB(128, 0, 128) • HSL(300°, 100%, 25%) • CMYK(0%, 100%, 0%, 50%)
Color Values
About Purple
Purple (#800080) is a dark, vibrant pink color. With RGB values of 128, 0, 128 and an HSL of 300°, 100%, 25%, it sits in the purple family of colors. This hue is commonly used in design contexts that call for a dark purple tone.
The HEX code #800080 translates to red 128, green 0, blue 128 in RGB notation — a standard color model used in digital displays and web development. In HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) notation, this color is represented as 300°, 100%, 25%, making it easy to create systematic tints and shades by adjusting the lightness value.
For print design, Purple converts to a CMYK value of 0% Cyan, 100% Magenta, 0% Yellow, and 50% Key (Black). Always verify CMYK values with your printer, as on-screen colors may differ slightly from physical prints due to gamut differences between RGB and CMYK color spaces.
Using Purple in Design
- •Purple works well as a strong accent or headline color against light backgrounds.
- •Apply it to call-to-action buttons or navigation elements to create visual weight and hierarchy.
- •Purple hues suggest luxury, spirituality, and creativity — a strong choice for premium or artistic brands.
- •When using Purple in web design, always verify WCAG contrast ratios to ensure accessibility for all users.