Blue Violet is a
cool medium color with the hex code #6550AF.
This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB
101, 80, 175 in digital design or CMYK 42%, 54%, 0%, 31% for print applications.
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Blue Violet
#6550AF
Blue Violet color values
- HEX
- #6550AF
- RGB
- 101, 80, 175
- HSL
- 253°, 37%, 50%
- CMYK
- 42, 54, 0, 31
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Blue Violet sits at 253° on the color wheel with 37% saturation and 50% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. The moderate 37% saturation gives it enough color presence to register clearly without competing for dominance in a composition. Its mid-range lightness positions it as a mid-tone: neither a background color nor a deep accent, but something in between.
In digital environments, Blue Violet is rendered as rgb(101, 80, 175), where the blue channel is highest at 175, producing a strongly blue character. This cool mid-tone is a reliable choice for UI chrome, informational states, and contexts that call for a calm, readable presence.
For print, Blue Violet translates to a CMYK breakdown of 42C 54M 0Y 31K. With a moderate key (31%), 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 Blue Violet
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #6550AF;
--brand-primary-rgb: 101, 80, 175;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#6550AF',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 42%
M: 54%
Y: 0%
K: 31%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(101, 80, 175)
rgba(101, 80, 175, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #6550AF?
#6550AF is Blue Violet, a cool medium color with RGB values of 101, 80, 175. It has a hue of 253°, 37%
saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #6550AF?
The RGB color code for #6550AF is rgb(101, 80, 175). This means it contains 101 red,
80 green, and 175 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Blue Violet a warm or cool color?
Blue Violet (#6550AF) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #6550AF in CSS?
You can use #6550AF in CSS with:
background-color: #6550AF; or color: #6550AF; or as an RGB value: rgb(101, 80, 175). For print design, use CMYK: 42%, 54%, 0%, 31%.