Electric Violet is a
cool medium color with the hex code #680AEB.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
104, 10, 235 in digital design or CMYK 56%, 96%, 0%, 8% for print applications.
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Electric Violet
#680AEB
Electric Violet color values
- HEX
- #680AEB
- RGB
- 104, 10, 235
- HSL
- 265°, 92%, 48%
- CMYK
- 56, 96, 0, 8
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Electric Violet sits at 265° on the color wheel with 92% saturation and 48% lightness, placing it in the blue-violet segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 92%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. 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, Electric Violet is rendered as rgb(104, 10, 235), where the blue channel is highest at 235, producing a strongly blue character. The mid-range lightness and strong saturation make this versatile for both foreground and background roles, depending on what it is paired against.
For print, Electric Violet translates to a CMYK breakdown of 56C 96M 0Y 8K. The low-to-moderate black value (8%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its magenta ink content (96%), with black serving as a supporting shadow tone. 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 Electric Violet
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #680AEB;
--brand-primary-rgb: 104, 10, 235;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#680AEB',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 56%
M: 96%
Y: 0%
K: 8%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(104, 10, 235)
rgba(104, 10, 235, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #680AEB?
#680AEB is Electric Violet, a cool medium color with RGB values of 104, 10, 235. It has a hue of 265°, 92%
saturation, and 48% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #680AEB?
The RGB color code for #680AEB is rgb(104, 10, 235). This means it contains 104 red,
10 green, and 235 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Electric Violet a warm or cool color?
Electric Violet (#680AEB) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #680AEB in CSS?
You can use #680AEB in CSS with:
background-color: #680AEB; or color: #680AEB; or as an RGB value: rgb(104, 10, 235). For print design, use CMYK: 56%, 96%, 0%, 8%.