Tyrian Purple
Hex Color
Tyrian Purple Color Values & Conversions
#700040
rgb(112, 0, 64)
hsl(326°, 100%, 22%)
cmyk(0%, 100%, 43%, 56%)
Code Snippets
background-color: #700040;className="bg-[#700040]"$primary-color: #700040;const color = '#700040';Color(0xFF700040)UIColor(hex: "#700040")Color(hex: "#700040")Color.parseColor("#700040")Accessibility (WCAG)
11.91
AAA Normal Text
1.76
Fails WCAG
Shades & Tints
Tints (Lighter Variations)
Shades (Darker Variations)
Frequently Asked Questions About Tyrian Purple
What is the RGB for Tyrian Purple?
The RGB value for Tyrian Purple is 112, 0, 64. In CSS, you can use it as rgb(112, 0, 64) or the hex code #700040.
What is the Hex code for Tyrian Purple?
The Hex code for Tyrian Purple is #700040. Hex codes are widely used in web design and are the most common way to represent colors in HTML and CSS.
How to convert Tyrian Purple RGB to CMYK?
The CMYK value for Tyrian Purple (RGB 112, 0, 64) is 0, 100, 43, 56. This conversion is essential when preparing designs for print, as printers use CMYK ink instead of RGB light.
What is the HSL value for Tyrian Purple?
The HSL value for Tyrian Purple is 326°, 100%, 22%. HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) is often more intuitive for designers as it represents colors in a way that's closer to human perception.
What does RGB stand for?
RGB stands for Red, Green, and Blue. It's an additive color model used in digital displays where colors are created by combining different intensities of red, green, and blue light. The color Tyrian Purple (#700040) is composed of RGB values: 112, 0, 64, where each value ranges from 0 to 255, representing the intensity of each color channel.
What is the difference between RGB and CMYK?
RGB is an additive color model used for digital screens (monitors, TVs, smartphones), where colors are created by adding light. CMYK (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Key/Black) is a subtractive color model used for printing, where colors are created by absorbing light with ink.
For printing Tyrian Purple, you should use the CMYK value (0, 100, 43, 56) instead of RGB (112, 0, 64) to ensure color accuracy. RGB colors may appear different when printed because screens emit light while paper reflects it.
When should I use RGB vs CMYK?
Use RGB for:
- • Website design
- • Digital graphics
- • Social media images
- • Screen presentations
- • Mobile apps
Use CMYK for:
- • Print materials
- • Business cards
- • Brochures & flyers
- • Magazines
- • Product packaging
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