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Electric Violet

#7112ED

Electric Violet is a cool medium color with the hex code #7112ED. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 113, 18, 237 in digital design or CMYK 52%, 92%, 0%, 7% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Electric Violet color values

HEX
#7112ED
RGB
113, 18, 237
HSL
266°, 86%, 50%
CMYK
52, 92, 0, 7

About this color

Electric Violet sits at 266° on the color wheel with 86% saturation and 50% lightness, placing it in the blue-violet segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 86%, 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(113, 18, 237), where the blue channel is highest at 237, 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 52C 92M 0Y 7K. The low-to-moderate black value (7%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its magenta ink content (92%), 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.

How to use Electric Violet

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #7112ED;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 113, 18, 237;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#7112ED',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 52%
M: 92%
Y: 0%
K: 7%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(113, 18, 237)
rgba(113, 18, 237, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #7112ED?
#7112ED is Electric Violet, a cool medium color with RGB values of 113, 18, 237. It has a hue of 266°, 86% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #7112ED?
The RGB color code for #7112ED is rgb(113, 18, 237). This means it contains 113 red, 18 green, and 237 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Electric Violet a warm or cool color?
Electric Violet (#7112ED) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #7112ED in CSS?
You can use #7112ED in CSS with: background-color: #7112ED; or color: #7112ED; or as an RGB value: rgb(113, 18, 237). For print design, use CMYK: 52%, 92%, 0%, 7%.