Pigment Indigo

Q: How do I use #501485 in CSS?

You can use #501485 in CSS with: background-color: #501485; or color: #501485; or as an RGB value: rgb(80, 20, 133). For print design, use CMYK: 40%, 85%, 0%, 48%.

#501485

Pigment Indigo is a cool dark color with the hex code #501485. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 80, 20, 133 in digital design or CMYK 40%, 85%, 0%, 48% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Pigment Indigo color values

HEX: #501485
RGB: 80, 20, 133
HSL: 272°, 74%, 30%
CMYK: 40, 85, 0, 48

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Pigment Indigo sits at 272° on the color wheel with 74% saturation and 30% lightness, placing it in the blue-violet segment of the spectrum. At 74% saturation, the hue is fully legible and confident — richly chromatic without tipping into high-contrast territory. The lower lightness gives it weight and depth, lending gravity to any palette it enters.

In digital environments, Pigment Indigo is rendered as rgb(80, 20, 133), where the blue channel is highest at 133, anchoring the color in the cool register. High saturation combined with low lightness creates deep, jewel-toned results — useful for premium UI elements, hover states, and focused interaction areas.

For print, Pigment Indigo translates to a CMYK breakdown of 40C 85M 0Y 48K. With a moderate key (48%), this color uses black to deepen the chromatic channels rather than replace them, a profile that typically holds up well in both offset and digital print. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Pigment Indigo

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #501485;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 80, 20, 133;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#501485',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 40%
M: 85%
Y: 0%
K: 48%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(80, 20, 133)
rgba(80, 20, 133, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

9 brand s with colors near 272° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #501485?

#501485 is Pigment Indigo, a cool dark color with RGB values of 80, 20, 133. It has a hue of 272°, 74% saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #501485?

The RGB color code for #501485 is rgb(80, 20, 133). This means it contains 80 red, 20 green, and 133 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Pigment Indigo a warm or cool color?

Pigment Indigo (#501485) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #501485 in CSS?

You can use #501485 in CSS with: background-color: #501485; or color: #501485; or as an RGB value: rgb(80, 20, 133). For print design, use CMYK: 40%, 85%, 0%, 48%.