Pigment Indigo is a
cool dark color with the hex code #530E8B.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
83, 14, 139 in digital design or CMYK 40%, 90%, 0%, 45% for print applications.
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Pigment Indigo
#530E8B
Pigment Indigo color values
- HEX
- #530E8B
- RGB
- 83, 14, 139
- HSL
- 273°, 82%, 30%
- CMYK
- 40, 90, 0, 45
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Pigment Indigo sits at 273° on the color wheel with 82% saturation and 30% lightness, placing it in the blue-violet segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 82%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. The lower lightness gives it weight and depth, lending gravity to any palette it enters.
In digital environments, Pigment Indigo is rendered as rgb(83, 14, 139), where the blue channel is highest at 139, 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 90M 0Y 45K. With a moderate key (45%), 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: #530E8B;
--brand-primary-rgb: 83, 14, 139;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#530E8B',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 40%
M: 90%
Y: 0%
K: 45%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(83, 14, 139)
rgba(83, 14, 139, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #530E8B?
#530E8B is Pigment Indigo, a cool dark color with RGB values of 83, 14, 139. It has a hue of 273°, 82%
saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #530E8B?
The RGB color code for #530E8B is rgb(83, 14, 139). This means it contains 83 red,
14 green, and 139 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Pigment Indigo a warm or cool color?
Pigment Indigo (#530E8B) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #530E8B in CSS?
You can use #530E8B in CSS with:
background-color: #530E8B; or color: #530E8B; or as an RGB value: rgb(83, 14, 139). For print design, use CMYK: 40%, 90%, 0%, 45%.