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Ultraviolet

#5A0FBD

Ultraviolet is a cool medium color with the hex code #5A0FBD. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 90, 15, 189 in digital design or CMYK 52%, 92%, 0%, 26% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Ultraviolet Color Values

HEX
#5A0FBD
RGB
90, 15, 189
HSL
266°, 85%, 40%
CMYK
52, 92, 0, 26

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Ultraviolet sits at 266° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 85% saturation and 40% lightness, this vibrant medium hue balances visibility with restraint.

In digital design, cool colors like Ultraviolet work well for backgrounds, navigation, and establishing trust. Medium-toned colors offer versatility across both light and dark design themes.

When using Ultraviolet in print, the CMYK breakdown of 52%, 92%, 0%, 26% 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 Ultraviolet

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #5A0FBD;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 90, 15, 189;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#5A0FBD',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 52%
M: 92%
Y: 0%
K: 26%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(90, 15, 189)
rgba(90, 15, 189, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

6 brand s with colors near 266° on the color wheel

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5A0FBD?
#5A0FBD is Ultraviolet, a cool medium color with RGB values of 90, 15, 189. It has a hue of 266°, 85% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #5A0FBD?
The RGB color code for #5A0FBD is rgb(90, 15, 189). This means it contains 90 red, 15 green, and 189 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Ultraviolet a warm or cool color?
Ultraviolet (#5A0FBD) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #5A0FBD in CSS?
You can use #5A0FBD in CSS with: background-color: #5A0FBD; or color: #5A0FBD; or as an RGB value: rgb(90, 15, 189). For print design, use CMYK: 52%, 92%, 0%, 26%.

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