Seance

Q: How do I use #83309C in CSS?

You can use #83309C in CSS with: background-color: #83309C; or color: #83309C; or as an RGB value: rgb(131, 48, 156). For print design, use CMYK: 16%, 69%, 0%, 39%.

#83309C

Seance is a cool medium color with the hex code #83309C. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 131, 48, 156 in digital design or CMYK 16%, 69%, 0%, 39% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Seance color values

HEX: #83309C
RGB: 131, 48, 156
HSL: 286°, 53%, 40%
CMYK: 16, 69, 0, 39

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Seance sits at 286° on the color wheel with 53% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the violet-magenta segment of the spectrum. The moderate 53% 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, Seance is rendered as rgb(131, 48, 156), where the blue channel is highest at 156, though it sits close to the other channels. This cool mid-tone is a reliable choice for UI chrome, informational states, and contexts that call for a calm, readable presence.

For print, Seance translates to a CMYK breakdown of 16C 69M 0Y 39K. With a moderate key (39%), 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 Seance

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #83309C;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 131, 48, 156;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#83309C',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 16%
M: 69%
Y: 0%
K: 39%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(131, 48, 156)
rgba(131, 48, 156, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

8 brand s with colors near 286° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #83309C?

#83309C is Seance, a cool medium color with RGB values of 131, 48, 156. It has a hue of 286°, 53% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #83309C?

The RGB color code for #83309C is rgb(131, 48, 156). This means it contains 131 red, 48 green, and 156 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Seance a warm or cool color?

Seance (#83309C) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #83309C in CSS?

You can use #83309C in CSS with: background-color: #83309C; or color: #83309C; or as an RGB value: rgb(131, 48, 156). For print design, use CMYK: 16%, 69%, 0%, 39%.