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Pompadour

#5E0850

Pompadour is a warm dark color with the hex code #5E0850. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 94, 8, 80 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 91%, 15%, 63% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Pompadour color values

HEX
#5E0850
RGB
94, 8, 80
HSL
310°, 84%, 20%
CMYK
0, 91, 15, 63

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Pompadour sits at 310° on the color wheel with 84% saturation and 20% lightness, placing it in the violet-magenta segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 84%, 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, Pompadour is rendered as rgb(94, 8, 80), where the red channel dominates at 94, though the other channels keep the hue balanced. High saturation combined with low lightness creates deep, jewel-toned results — useful for premium UI elements, hover states, and focused interaction areas.

For print, Pompadour translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 91M 15Y 63K. A substantial black component (63%) anchors this color in print. The remaining ink channels supplement rather than drive the hue, which keeps the result stable across different paper stocks. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Split-Complementary

How to use Pompadour

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #5E0850;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 94, 8, 80;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#5E0850',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 91%
Y: 15%
K: 63%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(94, 8, 80)
rgba(94, 8, 80, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

2 brand s with colors near 310° on the color wheel

Dunkin' logo
Dunkin'
Elastic logo
Elastic

Frequently asked questions

What color is #5E0850?
#5E0850 is Pompadour, a warm dark color with RGB values of 94, 8, 80. It has a hue of 310°, 84% saturation, and 20% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #5E0850?
The RGB color code for #5E0850 is rgb(94, 8, 80). This means it contains 94 red, 8 green, and 80 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Pompadour a warm or cool color?
Pompadour (#5E0850) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #5E0850 in CSS?
You can use #5E0850 in CSS with: background-color: #5E0850; or color: #5E0850; or as an RGB value: rgb(94, 8, 80). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 91%, 15%, 63%.

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